Mosquitoes with West Nile virus detected throughout NYC
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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been detected in multiple boroughs, according to the New York City Health Department.
At least 52 infected mosquitoes were detected in the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island by last Friday, a map by the health department shows. About 67% of those cases were found on Staten Island, according to the positive results summary.
Samples were collected from mosquitoes from over 90 locations citywide to be tested by the Health Department.
Despite the positive mosquito samples, there have been no human cases of the West Nile virus detected.
West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and can cause fever, headaches, tiredness/weakness, body aches and joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea and rash.
New Yorkers are advised to protect themselves by using bug repellents and removing standing water around their properties.
Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here.