{"id":1314,"date":"2025-08-24T18:23:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T22:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/clintonhill\/breaking-west-nile-virus-confirmed-in-nyc-health-officials-respond\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T18:23:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T22:23:48","slug":"breaking-west-nile-virus-confirmed-in-nyc-health-officials-respond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/clintonhill\/breaking-west-nile-virus-confirmed-in-nyc-health-officials-respond\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: West Nile Virus Confirmed in NYC &#8211; Health Officials Respond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"556\"><strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"305\">Per a release on <a href='https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/'>NYC Newswire<\/a>,<\/strong> New York City&#8217;s Department of Health has confirmed the season&#8217;s first two human West Nile virus infections, both in Queens residents. Since July, West Nile has also been found in mosquito pools in every borough.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"611\">Two Cases Confirmed, Additional Cases Under Review<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"1016\">One person was diagnosed with West Nile fever, hospitalized for a short time, then released. Another remains hospitalized with West Nile neuroinvasive disease and encephalitis. Blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island residents were also positive for the virus. Officials are looking into two other potential Brooklyn cases.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1065\">Mosquitoes Throughout the Five Boroughs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1526\">West Nile\u2013carrying mosquitoes are usually active from May through October in NYC, especially in August and September. As of <strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1240\">August 22, 2025<\/strong>, 988 mosquito pools had the virus citywide, fewer than last year at this time. The Health Department performed 10 adulticidings, 3 aerial and 2 catch basin larvicidings, and 1,104 ground-based larvicidings.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1590\">City Health Commissioner Calls for Caution<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"2071\">\u201cWest Nile virus can be very serious for people over 55 or those with weak immune systems,\u201d warned <strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1757\">Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse.<\/strong> \u201cUse registered repellents, wear protective clothing at dawn and dusk, eliminate any standing water, and ensure your window screens aren\u2019t damaged.\u201d Check the <a href='https:\/\/a816-health.nyc.gov\/vector\/public\/default.aspx'>NYC Health online map<\/a> for mosquito activity.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2096\">Potential Health Effects<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2568\">While many people don\u2019t experience any West Nile symptoms, some might get fever, headaches, muscle pains, rashes, or fatigue. A small number\u2014about 1 in 150\u2014mainly seniors and immunocompromised, might develop <strong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2401\">West Nile neuroinvasive disease<\/strong> that affects the brain and spine. This could cause confusion, muscle weakness, hospitalization, or be fatal.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2602\">NYC&#8217;s West Nile History<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2941\">The West Nile virus was first seen in New York over 25 years ago. From 2012 to 2021, the city averaged 16 annual cases of the neuroinvasive disease, but in 2022-2024, that jumped to around 31 per year. Most people did not use repellents or prevention.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2971\">Preventive Measures<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3652\">Authorities advise using EPA-registered repellents like DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Wear long sleeves and pants, especially at sunrise and sunset, and minimize outdoor activity if immunocompromised. Fix or replace window screens, clear standing water, and keep pools properly maintained. To find suitable repellents, see the <a href='https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\/find-repellent-right-you'>EPA search tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3678\">Stay Informed<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3856\">Find more on West Nile virus or report standing water at <a href='https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/doh\/health\/health-topics\/west-nile-virus.page'>NYC Health: West Nile Virus<\/a> or call 311.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Per a release on NYC Newswire, New York City&#8217;s Department of Health has confirmed the season&#8217;s first two human West Nile virus infections, both in Queens residents. Since July, West Nile has also been found in mosquito pools in every borough. 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