Health officials said that three human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York City.
“We are working to prevent West Nile virus as much as possible through public education, treating marshy areas and spraying for mosquitoes,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. “As New Yorkers, we can take some simple precautions to lower our risk. For example, use an EPA registered insect repellent, especially when outside at dusk and dawn when the types of mosquitoes that transmit West Nile Virus are most active.
The city plans to have trucks spraying against mosquitoes Thursday night in parts of Queens, starting at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus are typically present in the city from May through October, officials said, with peak activity in August and September. The virus was first detected in the city more than two decades ago, with a little over a dozen people getting diagnosed each year on average.
Throughout the five boroughs, there were a total of 569 mosquito pools that tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the city. That compares to more than 1,000 of those pools at the same time in 2022.Symptoms of West Nile virus The city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said that most people infected with West Nile virus don't experience any symptoms at all. Some may develop symptoms including:The majority of those who get infected fully recover, though some can experience problems months afterward.
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