Yonkers Insider: New York State Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky 92nd District: —ALERT— Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Found in Westchester County.

 

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were recently found in Croton, Mount Vernon, Rye, White Plains, and Yonkers. These are the first positives out of 45 batches of mosquitos collected from eight Westchester  locations that were tested for West Nile Virus by the New York State Department of Health. The Health Department will inspect areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and, if needed, treat any nearby catch basins that hold standing water to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby. 

Symptoms of West Nile include fever, headache, body aches, and joint pain, but can be more serious for people 60 and older, and those with underlying medical conditions. 

Learn about West Nile Virus and how to prevent its spread at health.ny.gov/diseases/west_nile_virus/.