August 12, 2010

Aerial Spraying for West Nile Virus in Parts of Nassau County Completed

Ground Spraying Completed

On Wednesday evening, August 11th, the ground spraying for West Nile virus was completed in parts of Plandome, Plandome Manor, Plandome Heights, Manhasset, Munsey Park, Flower Hill, Port Washington, Sands Point, Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing, Glen Head, Old Brookville, Massapequa Park and East Massapequa.

In addition, on Wednesday evening, August 11th, part of the aerial spraying for West Nile virus in Nassau County was completed. The following sections of the County were completed:

South of Jericho Turnpike (Rt.25) and north of Sunrise Highway from the Queens border to the Suffolk County border

Weather permitting, Nassau County will complete the aerial spraying for the remaining sections of the County on Thursday, August 12th beginning at 7 pm and ending at 5 am.

These areas include:

South of Northern Boulevard (Rt.25A) and north of Jericho Turnpike (Rt. 25) from the Queens border to Cedar Swamp Road (Rt. 107).

For additional information, please call the West Nile Virus Spray Hotline at 1-888-844-8657 or visit the Nassau County Department of Health website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/health/