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West Nile Virus

Ocean
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Ocean County Horse Euthanized After Mosquito-Borne Illness Ocean County Horse Euthanized After Mosquito-Borne Illness
Ocean County Horse Euthanized After Mosquito-Borne Illness An Ocean County horse was euthanized after a bout with a mosquito-borne illness, officials said. The unvaccinated 28-year-old Grade breed mare experienced depression, front and back ataxia, disorientation, and falling due to Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the state's department of agriculture said. This is the third case of EEE this year in New Jersey, the others in Gloucester and Salem counties in September and October, the department said. The horse had no recent travel history, indicating that the disease was transmitted within the state. Based off the clinical history, it…

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by Cecilia Levine
St. Mary's
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First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Maryland This Year First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Maryland This Year
First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Maryland This Year The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2023. On Wednesday, an alert was issued by the agency advising that an adult living in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland has tested positive for the virus and is now recovering from the infection. The human case comes after several pools of mosquitos tested positive for the virus over the summer. West Nile virus infections have been rare in Maryland, with the state recording four cases in 2021 and just single cases in 2020 and 2022. "We are in the season when the West Nile virus can spread in Mar…

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by Zak Failla
The Berkshires
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Mosquitoes In Pittsfield Test Positive For West Nile Virus; Here's How To Protect Yourself Mosquitoes In Pittsfield Test Positive For West Nile Virus; Here's How To Protect Yourself
Mosquitoes In Pittsfield Test Positive For West Nile Virus; Here's How To Protect Yourself Health officials in Massachusetts are urging people to take precautions after testing confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus. In Berkshire County, weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in Pittsfield found two instances of West Nile Virus, the state health department revealed Friday, Sept. 8. One positive sample was taken from the Pittsfield Cemetery, and the other came from the Pittsfield Airport. West Nile Virus is most commonly spread to humans through mosquito bites in the fall months when the insects are most active, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hartford
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West Nile Virus In CT: Second Positive Case In 2023 Found In Hartford County West Nile Virus In CT: Second Positive Case In 2023 Found In Hartford County
West Nile Virus In CT: Second Positive Case In 2023 Found In Hartford County The discovery of a second positive case of West Nile Virus infection in a Connecticut resident this year has led state health officials to warn people to protect themselves against mosquitoes.  The state's second human case of West Nile Virus in 2023 was identified in a Hartford County resident who tested positive for the disease, the CT Department of Public Health announced on Thursday, Sept. 7.  The resident, who is between 50 and 59 years old, became ill with West Nile meningoencephalitis during the third week of August and was hospitalized as a result. They have since rec…

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle
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First Positive Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In New Rochelle First Positive Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In New Rochelle
First Positive Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In New Rochelle A Westchester resident has tested positive for the first case of West Nile Virus found this year in the county.  A New Rochelle resident has been confirmed to be positive for West Nile Virus, Westchester County officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 31.  The news comes after the first batches of mosquitoes carrying the virus were discovered in Rye and Mamaroneck on Friday, Aug. 25.  Earlier Report: Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself Following the discovery, standing water around the resident's home and catch basi…

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by Ben Crnic
Sussex
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Pockets Of West Nile Virus Reported In Sussex County Pockets Of West Nile Virus Reported In Sussex County
Pockets Of West Nile Virus Reported In Sussex County Pockets of West Nile Virus were reported this week in Sussex County, officials said. Officials in Hampton Township on Aug. 17 confirmed West Nile Virus (WNV) in its adult mosquito population. Four days later, Sussex County officials said its mosquito control division was working to "steadily to neutralize pockets of virus activity detected in the county." No known cases of the illness were reported. Officials were targeting areas with daily treatments to standing water and conducting ULV truck-mounted applications nightly. Residents who experience high adult-mosquito activity ar…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rye
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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Rye, Mamaroneck: Here's How To Protect Yourself Two batches of mosquitoes in Westchester have tested positive for carrying the West Nile Virus, officials announced.  The two virus-carrying batches of the insects were caught in Rye and Mamaroneck and were this season's first batch to test positive, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Friday, Aug. 25.  Following this discovery, the Health Department will now inspect the areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and treat any catch basins holding standing water to prevent mosquito breeding if necessary.  The two batches to carry the virus were the…

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by Ben Crnic
New Haven
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West Nile Virus: First Human Case Of Season Confirmed In New Haven County Woman West Nile Virus: First Human Case Of Season Confirmed In New Haven County Woman
West Nile Virus: First Human Case Of Season Confirmed In New Haven County Woman The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced a Connecticut woman has tested positive for the first case of the West Nile virus this year. The woman is a resident of New Haven County and is between 50 and 59 years old, DPH said.  She became ill during the third week of July with West Nile fever and has since recovered.  "As we approach the end of summer and continue to enjoy time outdoors with family, friends, and neighbors, it is important to prevent mosquito bites to reduce your risk of exposure to West Nile virus infection," said DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juth…

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by Kathy Reakes
Prince George's
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New Batch Of Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In Maryland Neighborhoods New Batch Of Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In Maryland Neighborhoods
New Batch Of Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In Maryland Neighborhoods The dog days of summer have brought mosquitos carrying the West Nile Virus to another neighborhood in Maryland. In Prince George's County, the Maryland Department of Agriculture said that mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus in Laurel, following similar reports in different parts of the state. The latest batch of mosquitoes were trapped at the Highpoint Trail and Overlook Way, as well as Oxford Drive and Northlake Court.  In response, there will be an unscheduled spraying on Sunday in Laurel surrounding the trap sites where the mosquitoes were located. "The department’s Mosq…

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by Zak Failla
Hampshire Franklin MA
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West Nile Virus Found In Hadley, South Hadley Mosquitoes: Health Officials West Nile Virus Found In Hadley, South Hadley Mosquitoes: Health Officials
West Nile Virus Found In Hadley, South Hadley Mosquitoes: Health Officials Massachusetts health officials have urged caution after more mosquitoes tested positive for the potentially fatal West Nile Virus in Hampshire County. This adds to the number of infected insects already found in West Springfield, Worcester, and Brookline.  The Massachusetts Health Department announced this week that testers had detected the virus in Hadley and South Hadley on July 28. The risk of exposure remains low for most people, but residents should take steps to prevent contracting West Nile Virus. Young children and the elderly are especially at risk of severe complications if th…

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by Josh Lanier
Prince George's
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More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In New Maryland Neighborhoods More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In New Maryland Neighborhoods
More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile In New Maryland Neighborhoods Mosquitos in different parts of Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus, health officials are advising. Last week, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced that mosquitos trapped in two parts of the region tested positive, representing the first cases identified this year. More recently, there were more found in the Bowie area of Prince George's County that tested positive for the virus. As of Saturday, July 29, there were still no human cases confirmed. The Maryland Department of Agriculture said that it will be spraying a specific solution in the areas where…

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by Zak Failla
Camden
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Camden County Sprays For Mosquitoes After NJ's First Case Of West Nile Virus Detected Camden County Sprays For Mosquitoes After NJ's First Case Of West Nile Virus Detected
Camden County Sprays For Mosquitoes After NJ's First Case Of West Nile Virus Detected Camden County will be spraying to kill mosquitoes after detecting West Nile Virus earlier this month. The "ultra-low volume" spraying will take place from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, July 28, the Mosquito Control Commission said in a press statement. Officials also will surveil for other infected mosquitoes, they said.  A Winslow Township resident contracted the mosquito-borne virus, according to the Camden County Department of Health, which said it learned of the positive test on July 17 and launched an investigation.  It was the first confirmed case in New Jersey this year, au…

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by Jon Craig
Camden
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First NJ Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Camden County First NJ Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Camden County
First NJ Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Camden County A Camden County resident who tested positive for West Nile virus is the first person in New Jersey to come down with the mosquito-borne illness this year, authorities said. There have been 69 cases in 16 states nationwide with the most in Arizona, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. A Winslow Township resident contracted the virus, according to the Camden County Department of Health, which said it learned of the positive test on July 17 and launched an investigation. Additional details were not released. The Camden County case is among the first in the eastern U.S. this ye…

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by Jon Craig
York
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West Nile Virus Detected In Two Mosquito Pools In Central PA West Nile Virus Detected In Two Mosquito Pools In Central PA
West Nile Virus Detected In Two Mosquito Pools In Central PA West Nile Virus has been detected in two pools of mosquitos in one Pennsylvania county. Pools in York City and Spring Grove Borough tested positive for the virus, the York County Mosquito Disease Control announced Saturday, July 22. West Nile Virus is a potentially serious illness that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. While most people infected with the virus may not show any symptoms, some individuals may develop mild to severe symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.  In rare cases, particul…

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by Cecilia Levine
Anne Arundel
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Mosquitos Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Parts Of Anne Arundel County Mosquitos Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Parts Of Anne Arundel County
Mosquitos Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Parts Of Anne Arundel County Mosquitos in parts of Maryland have tested positive for the West Nile virus, health officials are advising.  The Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced that mosquitos trapped in two parts of the region tested positive, representing the first cases identified this year. As of Thursday, July 20, there were still no human cases confirmed.  The Maryland Department of Agriculture said that it will be spraying a specific solution in the areas where the mosquitos tested positive. Spraying is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 23 near the intersection of C…

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by Zak Failla
Worcester
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West Nile Virus Detected In Worcester Mosquitos: Health Department West Nile Virus Detected In Worcester Mosquitos: Health Department
West Nile Virus Detected In Worcester Mosquitos: Health Department Health officials warned Worcester residents to take precautions after researchers discovered this West Nile Virus in a mosquito pool in the city.   The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will spray the affected areas, including West Boylston Street, Fales Street, Quinapoxet Lane, and East Mountain Street. Though, despite this, the virus could spread. Health officials ask residents to remain cautious and take precautions to protect themselves.  The best way to avoid contracting the West Nile Virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos. Repellents, lo…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk
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West Nile Virus Detected In Brookline Mosquitos: Health Department West Nile Virus Detected In Brookline Mosquitos: Health Department
West Nile Virus Detected In Brookline Mosquitos: Health Department Health officials have warned Massachusetts residents to take precautions after researchers discovered this year's first case of West Nile Virus in mosquitos.  The virus was first detected in mosquitos captured in Brookline, the Massachusetts Department of Health said.  “We often find the first evidence of WNV in mosquitoes at about this time every year,” said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robert Goldstein in a news release. "We are asking people to start taking steps now to avoid mosquito bites. While WNV can cause serious illness, there are simple things that you can do to prote…

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by Josh Lanier
Clarkstown
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First Human Case Of West Nile Virus For 2022 Season Reported In Rockland First Human Case Of West Nile Virus For 2022 Season Reported In Rockland
First Human Case Of West Nile Virus For 2022 Season Reported In Rockland A Rockland County man has tested positive for the West Nile virus, this season's first human case in the county. The patient lives in Ramapo, is over the age of 50 years, and tested positive for the illness, said County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert.  "This human case of West Nile virus reinforces the urgency of the need for people to protect themselves against mosquito bites and to continue to check their property and get rid of standing water around their properties where mosquitoes breed," said Ruppert. Most mosquitoes do not test positive for disease-causi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Suffolk NY
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Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In 10 Suffolk County Communities Mosquito samples collected from 10 Long Island communities tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced. Eight of the 47 mosquito samples collected on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, tested positive for the virus, which brings the total for the season to 85, the Suffolk County Department of Health announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Health officials said the positive samples from Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 were collected in the following communities: West Babylon Copiague Rocky Point Aquebogue Shelter Island Islip Dix Hills  Huntington The health department also repor…

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by Nicole Valinote
Greenburgh
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First West Nile Case Of Year In Westchester Identified In Elmsford First West Nile Case Of Year In Westchester Identified In Elmsford
First West Nile Case Of Year In Westchester Identified In Elmsford The first human case of West Nile Virus this year has been identified in Westchester. The case was confirmed in an Elmsford resident with multiple underlying medical conditions, the Westchester County Department of Health said, noting that the person "is recovering at home." The Health Department said it "evaluated standing water around the resident’s home and nearby catch basins, and treated those with larvicide as needed." “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind us all to take precautions against mosquito bites by removing standing water from our property," County Health C…

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by Daily Voice
Morris
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3 Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported In These NJ Counties 3 Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported In These NJ Counties
3 Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported In These NJ Counties New Jersey has its first cases of West Nile Virus of the year, the state's health department confirmed. Three men tested positive for the virus in Bergen, Morris, and Ocean counties. Two are in their 50s, one is in his 80s, and all were hospitalized. Two were recovering at home and one remains hospitalized.  WNV has also been detected in 293 mosquito pools and a red-tailed hawk this year in New Jersey. No cases of WNV have been reported in horses in 2022. In a typical year, there are eight human WNV infections reported. Last year, New Jersey had 36 human cases of WNV. WNV activit…

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by Cecilia Levine
Suffolk MA
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Suffolk County Woman Has State's First Case Of West Nile Virus This Year Suffolk County Woman Has State's First Case Of West Nile Virus This Year
Suffolk County Woman Has State's First Case Of West Nile Virus This Year An elderly Suffolk County woman has contracted Massachusetts' first case of the West Nile Virus, state health officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 25.  The one upside of the drought this year has been the smaller-than-normal population of mosquitos, which transmit the virus. So, the risk has been lower than usual, but health officials said this new case is a reminder that the threat isn't eliminated.  Anyone can contract West Nile virus, but people over 50 are at the highest risk for severe disease. The woman who tested positive for the virus in Suffolk County was in her 70s. Sym…

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by Josh Lanier
Baltimore
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West Nile Virus Case Reported In Maryland West Nile Virus Case Reported In Maryland
West Nile Virus Case Reported In Maryland Maryland has its first case of West Nile Virus of the year, officials announced. An adult in the Baltimore area tested positive for the virus, the state's health department said Thursday, Aug. 25. “We are in the season when we start to see West Nile virus spread in Maryland,” said MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Dr. Jinlene​ Chan. “We urge people to be vigilant and take steps to avoid infection. Disease surveillance teams are closely monitoring for any signs of increased numbers of infected mosquitoes that may turn up in areas across the state." The West Nile virus is trans…

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by Cecilia Levine
Suffolk NY
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8 Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County 8 Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County
8 Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk County More mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found on Long Island, health officials announced. Eight mosquito samples tested positive for the virus following testing done at locations around Suffolk County, according to County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. The samples were collected on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and Wednesday, Aug. 10, from Copiague, Cold Spring Harbor, Setauket, Aquebogue, Bay Shore, and Nesconset. So far this year, 59 samples have tested positive for the virus, health officials said. “The confirmation of West Nile virus in mosquito samples indicates the presence o…

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by Michael Mashburn
Cumberland
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Multiple Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Cumberland County Multiple Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Cumberland County
Multiple Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Cumberland County After "multiple collections of mosquitoes" test positive for West Nile Virus, parts of Cumberland County will be "conducting an Adult Mosquito Control Spray on Thursday, August 11,"  authorities say.  “Our recent collections have revealed high populations of adult mosquitoes, some of which were determined to have West Nile Virus,” said John Bitner, Cumberland County Vector Control. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirmed the county’s collection contained West Nile Virus, according to Vector Control.  The positive mosquitos all w…

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by Jillian Pikora
Rye
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Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found In Rye Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found In Rye
Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found In Rye For the first time this year, mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Westchester by state health officials. The county's health department announced Wednesday, Aug. 10, that the virus was identified through testing done on a batch of mosquitoes in Rye. The area surrounding the positive mosquito batches are being inspected and catch basins that need it are being treated in order to prevent further mosquito breeding, the department said. Wednesday’s announcement marks the first positive out of 101 batches of mosquitoes that were collected in Westchester County and tested …

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by Michael Mashburn
Norfolk
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West Nile Virus Found In Brookline, Officials Urge Precautions West Nile Virus Found In Brookline, Officials Urge Precautions
West Nile Virus Found In Brookline, Officials Urge Precautions Officials in Massachusetts are warning residents to take precautions after mosquitos in Brookline tested positive for the potentially fatal West Nile virus.  The Brookline Department of Health issued a warning on Thursday, Aug. 4, after mosquitos samples collected the day before contained the virus. While the risk levels are relatively low, officials still ask residents to be careful.  According to the CDC, most people infected with the West Nile Virus do not get sick, but about 20 percent will develop a fever and other symptoms. About 1 in 150 develop an illness that can be …

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by Josh Lanier
Darien
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Mosquitoes In Darien Test Positive For West Nile Virus Mosquitoes In Darien Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes In Darien Test Positive For West Nile Virus Mosquitoes trapped in four Connecticut communities have tested positive for West Nile virus, state officials announced.  The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program reported that some of the positive mosquitoes were found in three Fairfield County communities: Stamford, Darien, and Fairfield. Mosquitoes trapped in New Haven also tested positive for West Nile, officials reported.  Officials said the mosquitos were trapped on Monday, July 18, and Tuesday, July 19. These are the first mosquitoes tested by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) tha…

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by Nicole Valinote
Suffolk MA
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West Nile Virus Detected In Massachusetts For The First Time In 2022 West Nile Virus Detected In Massachusetts For The First Time In 2022
West Nile Virus Detected In Massachusetts For The First Time In 2022 West Nile Virus has officially been detected in Massachusetts for the first time this year, the Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Wednesday, July 13.  The virus was found in a mosquito sample found collected on July 11 in Easton, DPH said. So far, no human cases of the virus have been detected but health officials are heeding a warning to state residents.  “West Nile virus is part of summer in Massachusetts, and we expect to see infected mosquitoes at this time of year,” said Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “Now is the time to start taking steps to avoid mos…

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by David Cifarelli
Bucks
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First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Four Pennsylvania Counties First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Four Pennsylvania Counties
First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Four Pennsylvania Counties This year's first pool of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes has been identified in Pennsylvania, health officials announced. As of Thursday, June 16, virus activity has only been reported in four counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Cumberland, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said. Health officials are asking for the public's help in preventing population growth. “We all have a role in preventing the spread of West Nile virus," said Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson. “West Nile is a disease that spreads from mosquitoes to people and…

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by Nicole Acosta
Suffolk NY
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Suffolk County Reports Two More Cases Of West Nile Virus Suffolk County Reports Two More Cases Of West Nile Virus
Suffolk County Reports Two More Cases Of West Nile Virus Two new cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed on Long Island, according to the Department of Health. Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. Gregson Pigott reported this week that two additional cases of West Nile virus in Suffolk County, bringing the total to seven over the course of the year. According to health officials, the first new case was in the Town of Southold in a resident over the age of 50. He became ill with the virus in early October, was hospitalized later that month, and has since almost fully recovered at home. The second was in the Town of Brookhaven, …

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by Zak Failla