The mosquito-borne West Nile virus has already spread beyond last year’s total case count in New York City, with two cases in Manhattan. ( Photo: JJ Harrison, Wikimedia Commons) West Nile Virus Hits City Harder Than Last Year West Nile virus has made concerning inroads across the five boroughs this year, with 23 total cases identified by health... News 20 Sep 2026 | 07:14
An Aug. 21 map displaying positive detections of West Nile virus in mosquitoes across the five boroughs. The first positive case of the virus in a human this year was detected in Manhattan. ( Credit: NYC Department of Health) Manhattan Resident is 1st West Nile Virus Case in City This Year A resident of Manhattan has become the first West Nile virus case detected within the five boroughs this year, the City Department... News 24 Aug 2026 | 03:16
Several locations throughout Manhattan were sprayed with pesticides on Aug. 26. (map is approximate) ( Photo: New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene) Central Park and Other Areas in Boro Sprayed in Fight Against West Nile Virus In an effort to lessen the spread of West Nile Virus, which is transmitted via mosquitos, the New York City Department of... News 30 Aug 2024 | 07:06
