08/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/02/2024 11:27
As a result of seasonal monitoring of the County's mosquito population by the Orange County Department of Health, a mosquito sample carrying the West Nile virus was found. Each year, there are typically several positive mosquito samples; this was the first in 2024.
"We still have a long mosquito season ahead of us. Residents should always try to protect themselves, but especially now that West Nile virus positive mosquitoes have been detected in the County," said Orange County Health Commissioner Alicia Pointer, DO, MPH, FAAP. "Residents should wear appropriate clothing, and consider sprays when outdoors, check their property for any standing water."
Follow these guidelines:
Mosquitoes can breed in any standing water that lasts more than four days. To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, County Executive Neuhaus reminds you to follow these steps to keep you and your families safe.
For more information on mosquito prevention or protection, call the Orange County Department of Health at 845-291-2332.
For more information, contact Rebecca Sheehan, Assistant to the County Executive, Director of Public Information and Media Relations, at 845.291.2700 or [email protected].
To learn more about what County Executive Neuhaus is doing for Orange County, follow Orange County Government and Steven M. Neuhaus on Facebook, @Orange County NY Govt and @steve.neuhaus on Instagram, and @OCGovNY and @SNeuhausOC on X.
You can also watch or listen to Neuhaus' NeuCast podcasts and Leadership Speaker Series on YouTube or Spotify.
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