Manhattan Mosquito Spraying This Week: West Nile Virus Found in All 5 Boroughs

Summary:

The New York City Health Department will be conducting mosquito spraying in parts of Manhattan this week to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.
The virus has been found in all five boroughs this summer.
Spraying will take place from 10:30 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
The spraying will be delayed until Monday night and Tuesday morning if there is bad weather.
Residents are advised to stay indoors during spraying to minimize exposure.
Those with respiratory conditions or sensitivities to spray ingredients may experience temporary irritation or a rash.

Manhattan Mosquito Spraying This Week: West Nile Virus Found in All 5 Boroughs

The New York City Health Department will be conducting mosquito spraying in parts of Manhattan this week to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus. This comes after the virus was found in all five boroughs this summer.

Spraying will begin Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. and continue until Friday morning at 6 a.m. in the following neighborhoods:

Bowery
Chinatown
Civic Center
East Village
Financial District
Flatiron
Gramercy Park
Greenwich Village
Kips Bay
Little Italy
Lower East Side
Midtown South
Noho
Soho
Tribeca
Two Bridges
Union Square
West Village

If there's bad weather, the spraying will be delayed until Monday night and Tuesday morning.

While the Health Department says the risks to humans and pets are low, residents are advised to stay indoors during spraying. Those with respiratory conditions may be affected, and those sensitive to spray ingredients could experience temporary eye or throat irritation or a rash.

To minimize exposure, close windows and consider using the recirculate function on air conditioners.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 8 out of 10 people infected with West Nile Virus do not experience any symptoms. Those who do may experience a fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.

The CDC also reports that the vast majority of those infected with West Nile Virus recover completely.

Source: Patch