August 13, 2007

West Nile Virus Update for August 13, 2007

On August 10, 2007, the New York State Department of Health reported the second and third isolation of West Nile virus (WNV) from a mosquito pool in Nassau County, New York. The samples were collected August 1, 2007 in Hicksville and Farmingdale.

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

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 most of the reported birds will not be collected.