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New York health update: Covid, vaccine recommendations, West Nile virus, a Legionella outbreak

Covid is rising, what to know about vaccine recommendations, peak mosquito season, and a Legionnaires' outbreak in Westchester County. Here's the latest from Your Local Epidemiologist New York. read more

Human case of West Nile virus detected in Franklin County, New York

The first human case of West Nile virus has been detected in Franklin County, New York, according to health officials.Related video: Jamestown Canyon virus: Vermont health officials on how to prevent ... read more

What to Know About the West Nile Virus in New York

The city may face an especially large number of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus this summer. By Shayla Colon and Andy Newman This West Nile virus season may be one of the worst New York City ... read more

Disease experts team up with museum to create a forecast for West Nile virus

A new study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment has significant bearing on the hackneyed joke about chickens and their numerous reasons for crossing roads. In Florida, there's a ... read more

2 New Yorkers diagnosed with West Nile virus: health officials

QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Two New Yorkers have been diagnosed with West Nile virus, the first human cases in New York City this year, according to city health officials. The New York City Health ... read more

West Nile virus detected in 2 New York City residents as infected mosquito population soars

The New York City Health Department announced Tuesday that the West Nile virus was found in two people as the infected mosquito population reaches a new record. Two human cases were reported as the ... read more

New York City begins spraying for West Nile virus. Map shows where and when.

Jenna DeAngelis is an Emmy award winning journalist. She joined CBS News New York as a general assignment reporter in March 2018. NEW YORK-- If you haven't noticed them already, you may see trucks ... read more

New York City reports 2 human cases of the West Nile virus as the city sees record number of infected mosquitoes

Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York as the virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes in the city, health officials said Tuesday. Across the city’s five ... read more