July 18, 2008

West Nile Virus Update for July 18, 2008

The New York State Department of Health reported today on four isolations of West Nile virus (WNV) from mosquito pools in Nassau County, New York. The samples were collected on July 8th in Woodmere, July 10th in Glen Cove and July 11th in Mineola and Old Westbury.

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 is conducting additional surveillance in those areas where positive pools of mosquitoes have been found 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.

This website will be updated as needed.