Tag Archives: Mosquito-Borne Disease

Additional Mosquito Pools Found Positive for EEEV and WNV

ONONDAGA COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 – The Onondaga County Health Department continues to receive reports of mosquito pools testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile Virus (WNV).  According to the New York State Department of Health, current surveillance across New York State (NYS) and other northeast states shows an above-normal level… Read more >

Additional Mosquito Pools Found Positive for EEEV and WNV, Spraying of Cicero Swamp Planned

ONONDAGA COUNTY, AUGUST 6, 2024 – The Onondaga County Health Department has been notified that additional mosquitoes collected from traps located in the Cicero Swamp area in the town of Cicero tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile virus (WNV). On July 30, the Health Department received confirmation that mosquitoes from… Read more >

Mosquitoes Found Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus and West Nile Virus in Onondaga County

ONONDAGA COUNTY, JULY 24, 2024 – The Onondaga County Health Department was notified by the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory today that mosquito pools from traps in Onondaga County show the presence of several viruses. West Nile virus (WNV) and Flanders virus (FLAV) were detected at East Taft Road in the Town… Read more >

Jamestown Canyon Virus and Flanders Virus Detected in Mosquito Pools in Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Kathryn Anderson announced today that lab results show the presence of the Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) and Flanders Virus (FLAV) in mosquitoes trapped in Onondaga County. The finding was the result of the Health Department’s mosquito surveillance and control program which collects and tests mosquitoes for viruses. There have been… Read more >

Weather Favorable for Aerial Mosquito Spraying of Cicero Swamp

UPDATE: The spraying was completed by 8:00 pm on Friday, September 1, 2023. ******* ONONDAGA COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 –  The weather forecast is favorable for aerial mosquito spraying planned for this evening of the Cicero Swamp and immediate surrounding areas. The spraying will take place after 6:30pm today, Friday, September 1. The spraying is… Read more >

Spraying of the Cicero Swamp and Surrounding Areas Scheduled for Thursday, August 31, 2023

UPDATE, 8-31-23: Due to winds being greater than 7mph on Thursday evening, the aerial mosquito spraying of the Cicero Swamp and the immediate surrounding areas has been delayed. The spraying is now planned for Friday, September 1, 2023. **************** ONONDAGA COUNTY, AUGUST 30, 2023 – The forecast is showing favorable weather conditions for aerial mosquito… Read more >

Aerial Spraying of Cicero Swamp Delayed

ONONDAGA COUNTY, AUGUST 28, 2023 –  Due to unfavorable weather conditions, aerial spraying of the Cicero Swamp and immediate surrounding areas will not occur tonight, 6/28/23. Spraying will take place on the next day when weather is favorable and will be announced through local news, social media, and other communication channels.… Read more >

Additional Mosquito Pools Found Positive for EEEV and WNV, Spraying of Cicero Swamp Planned

ONONDAGA COUNTY, AUGUST 25, 2023 – The Onondaga County Health Department has been notified that additional mosquitoes collected from traps located in the Cicero Swamp area in the town of Cicero tested positive for virus. A mosquito pool from the Route 298 trap and a pool from the Island Road trap tested positive for Eastern… Read more >

Mosquitoes Found Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

ONONDAGA COUNTY, AUGUST 16, 2023 – The Onondaga County Health Department was notified by the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory today that two mosquito pools from a trap located at Taft Road in the town of Cicero tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). This first positive finding of virus in… Read more >

Onondaga County Health Department Shares Tips to Prevent Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases

ONONDAGA COUNTY, MAY 26, 2023 – As the warm weather approaches, the Onondaga County Health Department emphasizes the importance of protecting ourselves and our community against mosquito and tick-borne diseases.  Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Kathryn Anderson reminds residents, “as we head into the holiday weekend and enjoy spending time outdoors, it is important to… Read more >