West Nile Virus Detected in Bronx Mosquitoes
Thursday,July 16, 2009
West Nile Virus Detected in Bronx Mosquitoes
Health Department reminds New Yorkers to protect themselves
For the first time this season, the Health Department has detected West Nile virus (WNV) in New York City mosquitoes. The infectious mosquitoes were collected from Ferry Point Park in the Bronx. So far, no human cases have been detected this season. The Health Department has increased mosquito surveillance and mosquito larvae control efforts in the affected area.
