west nile news - Search News

25-year fight to defeat West Nile virus, 1 convoy at a time.

Daily Herald · 12h

Human case of West Nile virus reported in McHenry County

Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County. Eight batches of mosquitoes, as one as one owl, have tested positive for the virus as of Sept. 6, officials

USA TODAY on MSN · 3d

The 25-year fight to defeat West Nile virus, one convoy at a time.

A faint buzzing grew louder as a convoy of vehicles inched past two-story homes. Then a loudspeaker on a New York City health department vehicle boomed down Bay Ridge Parkway. “The city is applying pesticide to reduce the threat of the West Nile virus,

Lake and McHenry County Scan… · 1d

First human case of West Nile virus of the year identified in McHenry County

The McHenry County Department of Health announced Friday that they have identified the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County in 2024. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said the county’s first human West Nile virus case of the 2024 surveillance season was identified.

1d

Mosquito spraying coming to Brooklyn and Queens amid West Nile scare: What to know

As part of City’s continued efforts to reduce the spread of West Nile virus, more neighborhoods in the five boroughs will ...

2d

Georgetown mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile, spraying scheduled for weekend

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A mosquito sample collected in Georgetown last month tested positive for West Nile virus this week ...

1d

How Scientists Are Turning Mosquito Spit Into a Weapon Against the West Nile Virus and Other Deadly Diseases

Anita Saraf investigates mosquito saliva to understand how viruses like dengue and West Nile are transmitted, using mass ...

Allegheny County Targets West Nile Virus with Pesticide Spraying in Multiple Neighborhoods and Boroughs

The Allegheny County Health Department will spray insecticide in select areas after positive West Nile Virus tests in ...

3don MSN

Experts warn of longer mosquito season; Here's how to spot West Nile and stay safe

The mosquito season usually ends in October, but the insects can continue if it’s warm enough and there’s enough rain. Here's ...

4d

Monaca launching truck-mounted spray operation to reduce West Nile Virus transmission

The goal is to decrease mosquito populations and reduce the risk of West Nile transmission. The pesticide applied is an ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results