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Triple E found in Syracuse area

A picture of a mosquito standing on a cloth; September 11, 2011.
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A picture of a mosquito standing on a cloth; September 11, 2011.

The Onondaga County Health Department said a State Lab has confirmed the presence of Triple E in the Cicero Swamp area. The trap is located along Route 298. The virus is one of many viruses spread by mosquitos.

The health department is warning residents to use personal protection measures including mosquito repellent.

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