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First Known Human Case of West Nile Virus in Onondaga County this Year

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano was notified today   by the New York State Health Department laboratory of the first known   human case of West Nile virus this year in Onondaga County.  Ms. Mignano reports that the adult was hospitalized and is doing well and is expected to recover.  Mignano reinforced,   “With this first… Read more >

Bat Positive for Rabies

Onondaga County Interim Commissioner of Health, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Health Department’s laboratory has reported that a bat found in the area of Old Liverpool Road in the town of Salina has tested positive for rabies. This is the sixth bat that has tested positive for rabies in Onondaga County… Read more >

First Evidence of West Nile Virus and Additional Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Found in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding the first evidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Onondaga County this year in two mosquito pools. One pool was collected at the Taft Road site and the other at the Geddes site which… Read more >