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West Nile Virus

NYC to spray mosquito pesticide in Bronx, SI to fight West Nile virus

  • Jul 26, 2025

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in four NYC boroughs

  • Jul 19, 2025
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Schumer calls on feds to help combat mosquito-borne illnesses in NY

  • Oct 9, 2024

2 deaths linked to West Nile Virus reported in NJ: officials

  • Aug 30, 2024

NYC sprays pesticides to mitigate spread of mosquito-borne diseases

  • Aug 27, 2024

City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes

  • Aug 27, 2024

New York City mitigating West Nile virus spread through spray sessions

  • Aug 20, 2024

West Nile, Jamestown Canyon found in Suffolk County mosquito samples

  • Aug 30, 2023

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2 deaths linked to West Nile Virus reported in NJ: officials

  • Aug 30, 2024
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NYC sprays pesticides to mitigate spread of mosquito-borne diseases

  • Aug 27, 2024
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NYC conducts mass mosquito spraying

  • Aug 27, 2024
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City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes

  • Aug 26, 2024
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West Nile in New York City

  • Aug 20, 2024
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2 human cases of West Nile virus found in NYC

  • Aug 16, 2022
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West Nile virus found in Westchester County mosquitoes

  • Aug 11, 2022
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Climate change fueling mosquito explosion in NYC, experts say

  • Sep 29, 2021

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Inside the Long Island lab battling mosquitoes, malaria, and other illnesses

The July 4th weekend is a beautiful time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, but let's face it, there's beauty and the beasts...mosquitoes.

  • Jun 30, 2023

West Nile virus found in 2 people, record number of mosquitoes in New York City

West Nile virus has been detected in two people and a record number of mosquitoes in New York City, according to the NYC Health Department.

  • Aug 16, 2022

West Nile virus found in Westchester County mosquitoes

Westchester County leaders are urging residents to protect themselves by wearing insect repellant and getting rid of any standing water.

  • Aug 11, 2022
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Climate change fueling mosquito explosion in NYC, experts say

Summer maybe over, but a mosquito explosion in New York City is expected to last well into the fall -- and experts are blaming climate change.

  • Sep 29, 2021
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Westchester County resident dies from West Nile Virus

A Westchester County resident who contracted West Nile Virus has died.

  • Sep 17, 2020