October 25, 2007

West Nile Virus Update for October 25, 2007

The New York State Department of Health reported on September 27 that an additional mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Nassau County.  The sample was collected on September 21st in Mineola. A total of thirty mosquito pools have tested positive in 2007

The New York State Department of Health reported September 13th on the fourth isolation of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a bird in Nassau County. The virus was identified in a grey catbird which was collected on August 23rd in Greenvale.

To date, no humans or horses have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Nassau County in 2007.

The Department of Public Works (DPW), Mosquito Control unit will conduct additional surveillance in those areas where positive pools of mosquitoes are reported by inspecting breeding sites, and when necessary, applying larvicide.

The Health Department will continue mosquito surveillance at 42 trap sites located throughout the county.

To report a mosquito problem, please phone DPW Mosquito Control at 572-1166, Monday through Friday from 7:45AM to 3:30PM.

To report a dead bird, please phone either the toll-free state hot line at 1-866-537-2473, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM or the Nassau County Health Department at 572-1211, Monday through Friday from 7:45AM to 3:30PM. Be advised that the Health Department is no longer collecting birds for West Nile virus surveillance.