New York City Health Department to begin spraying pesticides to prevent West Nile Virus next week

West Nile Virus prevention efforts start in NYC subsequent week

West Nile Virus prevention efforts begin in NYC next week

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NEW YORK — New York Metropolis is making ready to tackle mosquitoes to assist stop West Nile Virus.

The well being division says it is going to start spraying marshes and wetlands the place mosquitoes breed on Thursday and Friday.

Helicopters utilizing an EPA-approved pesticide will goal non-residential areas within the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.

Well being officers say there are not any reported circumstances of West Nile Virus thus far this season.

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