NEW YORK CITY — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but there have been no reports of humans infected in the city this season, the Department of Health announced Monday.
The infected mosquitos were collected on June 12 from the Prince's Bay neighborhood in Staten Island, the department said in a statement.
No cases of Zika virus have been reported as having been transmitted in New York City this summer, although there have been reports of infected individuals who were infected with the virus elsewhere.
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The health department said it would set up additional traps and carry out additional mosquito treatments. Crews have already dropped two rounds of larvicide pellets in neighborhoods in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island this season.
Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett urged New Yorkers to wear insect repellent and cover their arms and legs when spending time outside to prevent mosquito bites.
"New Yorkers can help us keep the mosquito population at a minimum by removing standing water from items like buckets, gutters, planters, or any other containers that might be outdoors," she said in a statement.
You can report standing water by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/health/wnv.
