Onondaga County Health confirms West Nile Virus cases in the region

WAER | By Robert Beck

Published September 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM EDT

The mosquito Aedes aegypti can spread several diseases as it travels from person to person. Only the females feed on blood. This mosquito is just starting to feed on a person’s arm. USDA photo by Stephen Ausmus.

Onondaga County's Health Department has confirmed two more human West Nile Virus cases in the region.

Health officials said it highlights the risk of mosquito borne illness and remind people to use mosquito repellant, wear long sleeves, pants and socks, especially in the morning and at dusk. Also install window and door screens. It’s the 3rd positive case this summer.

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