On this Aug. 26, 2019, photograph, Salt Lake Metropolis Mosquito Abatement District biologist Nadja Reissen examines a mosquito in Salt Lake Metropolis. Rick Bowmer, Related Press
Two circumstances of the West Nile virus had been reported in New York Metropolis as town was hit with a file variety of mosquitoes.
A complete of 54 circumstances and 4 deaths had been reported this yr within the U.S., New York Metropolis’s well being company mentioned in a launch.
“We're within the peak of West Nile virus season, however there are issues you are able to do to lower your threat of being bitten,” New York Metropolis well being commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan mentioned.
A complete of 1,068 mosquito swimming pools throughout New York Metropolis’s 5 boroughs examined constructive for the virus. That is the best quantity on file, up from 779 constructive swimming pools final yr.
The West Nile virus sometimes spreads by way of a mosquito chew, in response to the U.S. Facilities for Ailments Management and Prevention.
Utilizing an EPA-registered insect repellent and carrying lengthy sleeves and pants — particularly at night time when the mosquitoes that transmit the virus are extra lively — are some precautions to take, mentioned Vasan.
“As well as, you possibly can cease mosquitoes from laying eggs within the water by emptying out of doors containers that maintain water or calling 311 in case you see standing water that you simply can not empty. Assist hold you and your family members protected with these actions throughout WNV season,” he mentioned.
Most sufferers contaminated with the West Nile Virus don’t develop signs. Others could expertise these signs:
- Complications.
- Fever.
- Muscle aches.
- Excessive fatigue.
About one in 150 can develop critical and deadly sicknesses of the mind and spinal wire referred to as the West Nile neuroinvasive illness.