Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been confirmed in all five boroughs of New York City, according to city health officials. The virus, which has no cure, has popped up in 65 zip codes in the las…
Biden boards Air Force One, heads to White House in first appearance after dropping out of 2024 presidential raceThe virus, which has no cure, has popped up in 65 zip codes in the last two weeks — with no positive cases in humans yet, according to theCases in Queens account for half of all reported findings so far. Manhattan trails with 12 cases, but the DOH’s findings indicate a rise as the season — spanning from May to October — continues.
West Nile typically peaks during August and September, with July’s findings pointing towards a tougher season than the Big Apple has seen in the past, officials said. Most people who do catch it don’t look or feel sick. Symptoms can include a fever, headache, altered mental status, and other neurological issues – including brain damage in extreme cases.
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