August 17, 2007

West Nile Virus Update for August 17, 2007

On August 17, 2007, the New York State Department of Health reported four additional mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).  The samples were collected August 7th in Valley Stream and West Hempstead,  August 8th in Wantagh and August 9th in Bayville.

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.