Onondaga County Deputy Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that both Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) and West Nile virus (WNV) continue to be present in Onondaga County. Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was found in three mosquito pools. The mosquito pools were located on Island Road, Taft Road, and Route 298, all in the town… Read more >

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta MD, MPH, reported today finding additional evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) in Onondaga County since the last aerial spray.  EEEV was found in two mosquito pools collected on July 24, 2015, one from a mosquito trap located on Taft Road and the other on Route 298, both… Read more >

The Onondaga County Health Department is planning to conduct a second round of aerial spraying for mosquitos on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 of the Cicero Swamp and immediate surrounding areas.  Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta, MD, MPH explained, “Additional mosquito pools were found positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) in  traps collected… Read more >

The Onondaga County Health Department will be conducting aerial spraying of the Cicero Swamp and immediate surrounding areas on Friday, July 10, between the hours of 7:30 and 10:00 pm weather permitting. Spraying of the Cicero Swamp did not occur last evening due to mechanical problems with the airplane. Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta… Read more >

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta MD, MPH, announced today that the New York State Health Department laboratory has reported finding evidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Onondaga County. The finding was in a mosquito pool collected on June 30th from a mosquito trap located on Island Road in the Town of Cicero. This… Read more >

Due to the finding of EEE in a mosquito pool and the recent high mosquito count, aerial spraying of the Cicero Swamp and immediate surrounding areas will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 between the hours of 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm, weather permitting. Residents in the spray areas will be notified through the… Read more >

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Indu Gupta MD, MPH, has been notified that a mosquito pool from a trap near the Cicero Swamp has tested positive for EEE. Dr. Gupta explained, “EEE is a rare disease that is caused by a virus spread by the bite of an infected mosquito therefore, it is extremely important that… Read more >

The Onondaga County Health Department is encouraging all residents to use personal protection to protect from mosquito bites and the threat of mosquito borne diseases. Indu Gupta MD, MPH, Onondaga County Commissioner of Health encouraged residents “With the warm weather and the summer almost here, it is important to consistently use personal protection measures to… Read more >

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, was notified by the New York State Department of Health today that an Onondaga County adult resident has been diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Ms. Mignano explained, “This is the second known human case of EEE this year. It is essential that residents consistently take measures to… Read more >