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Link to Nassau NY West Nile website:

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West Nile Virus Update for October 11, 2005

The New York State Department of Health has diagnosed two additional Nassau County residents with West Nile virus. The first is a 47 year old man from Franklin Square. His symptoms included fever, headache and stiff neck. He became ill on August 23 rd, was hospitalized on September 4 th and is recovering at home. The second individual is a 40 year old female from Seaford. She became ill on September 15 th with flu-like illness. She was never hospitalized.

In addition, a 69 year old county resident became ill after receiving a transplant outside Nassau County.

The New York State Department of Health reported on October 6th that three (3) additional mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Nassau County. The samples were collected on September 20 th in Merrick, on September 22 nd in Sands Point and on September 23 rd in West Hempstead

To date, there have been nine (9) reported human cases of WNV. Sixty-six (66) mosquito pools and eleven (11) birds have tested positive for WNV. One horse has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

The Nassau County Departments of Health and Public Works are conducting mosquito control efforts by inspecting breeding sites and when necessary, applying larvicide. Mosquito surveillance will continue at 42 trap sites located throughout the county and will be increased in those areas where virus activity has been reported.

Nassau County will not be applying adulticide for mosquito control for West Nile Virus but will be routinely larviciding by helicopter in the south shore marshes for the control of mosquito larvae.

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 572-1166, Monday through Friday from 7:45AM to 3:30PM. Be advised that most of the reported birds will not be collected.

This web site will be updated as needed.





Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Update

After consultation with the New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation, the Nassau County Departments of Health and Public Works will begin aerial spraying on August 3rd and 4th in parts of Nassau County to eliminate mosquitoes which may be carrying the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus.

Facts About EEE
Facts About Scourge


For information on location and times of aerial spraying follow the link listed below.

Aerial Spraying To Begin In Nassau For EEE Control (Includes Map)

This website will be updated as needed.

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