WHITE PLAINS – Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in a 63-year-old Briarcliff Manor resident who had been hospitalized, and is now recovering at home.
The Westchester County Department of Health found signs of mosquito breeding activity around the resident’s home and removed them.
“Tthis first case of West Nile Virus should serve as a reminder to residents to take precautions against mosquito bites by removing standing water from their property after it rains and using repellents when they spend time outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active,” said Sherlita Amler, MD, Commissioner of Health.
To reduce the chances for mosquitoes to breed and bite around your home, watch Assistant Commissioner Peter DeLucia in this brief video on the Department of Health website at http://health.westchestergov.com/west-nile-virus
Residents who notice large areas of standing water on public property should report this to the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000.
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