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 >

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding additional evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in a mosquito pool collected in the Town of Clay at the Clay Marsh trap site located off Wetzel Road. Ms. Mignano explained, “Although we are… Read more >

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the New York State Department of Health’s laboratory has reported finding further evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) in three mosquito pools.  All the mosquito pools were collected in the Town of Cicero, two at the Island Road site and one at the Taft… Read more >

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 >

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 >

Onondaga County Interim Health Commissioner, Michelle Mignano, announced today that the ground spraying for mosquitos will take place on Monday August 18th or Tuesday, August 19th between the hours of 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Ground spraying will be done in neighborhoods surrounding the Cicero Swamp. All residents in this spray area will… Read more >