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Schumer calls on feds to help combat mosquito-borne illnesses in the Hudson Valley

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NYC to spray mosquito pesticide on Staten Island and the Bronx to curb West Nile virus

The state reported its first human case of West Nile virus this year on Tuesday in Onondaga County.

Jul 26, 2025

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in four New York City boroughs

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in four boroughs, the New York City Health Department says.

Jul 19, 2025

Schumer calls on feds to help combat mosquito-borne illnesses in the Hudson Valley

Just last month, one person died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Ulster County.

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New York's 1st human case of EEE since 2015 in Ulster County has died

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday statewide actions to protect public health following reports that the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in New York since 2015 has died.

Sep 24, 2024

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New York State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade

The rare mosquito-borne virus was detected in Ulster County, the New York State Department of Health said. The individual is hospitalized, it said.

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