NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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protective clothing such
active and likely to bite, children and adults should wear
as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks.
than 30% DEET for
Consider the use of an insect repellant containing no more
DEET ACCORDING TO
adults and 10% or less DEET for children. USE
MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS.
screens. Repair or replace
Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting
screens that have tears or holes.
activities, or to report dead birds and areas of
For information on West Nile virus, spraying
can call the NYCDOH's West Nile virus
standing water where mosquitoes breed, New Yorkers
1-877-WNV-4NYC (1-877-968-4692). (New
information line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at
weekdays from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.).
Yorkers who use TTY/TDD can call 212-788-4947
Website at nyc.gov/health.
Extensive information is also included on the City's
West Nile Virus Findings Summary
birds and 77 mosquito pools
Summary of West Nile Virus Findings: 5 humans, 66
Borough Findings
Staten Island Birds: 40
Mosquito Pools: 65
Humans: 4
(3 at home recovering, 1 hospitalized)
Manhattan Birds: 7
Mosquito Pools: 7
Birds: 8
Queens
Mosquito Pools: 3
Birds: 4
Bronx
Mosquito Pools: 2
Birds: 7
Brooklyn
Mosquito Pools: 0
Humans: l (Hospitalized)
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