West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island during the past two weeks, according to the New York City Health Department
On Thursday, the New York City Health Department treated sites on Staten Island with pesticide sprays to reduce mosquito activity.
No human cases of the West Nile virus have been detected in New York City.
While most people infected with West Nile virus show no symptoms, the disease can be dangerous for people over 60 or those with weakened immune systems. Common symptoms include fever, headache and vomiting…