West Nile Virus Detected In Brooklyn

West Nile Virus Detected In Brooklyn
This undated photo provided by the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District shows a Culex pipiens, left, the primary mosquito that can transmit West Nile virus to humans, birds and other animals. It is produced from stagnant water. The bite of this mosquito is very gentle and usually unnoticed by people. At right is an Aedes vexans, primarily a nuisance mosquito produced from freshwater. It is a very aggressive biting mosquito but not an important transmitter of disease. (AP Photo/courtesy the Northwestern Mosquito Abatement District)
This undated photo provided by the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District shows a Culex pipiens, left, the primary mosquito that can transmit West Nile virus to humans, birds and other animals. It is produced from stagnant water. The bite of this mosquito is very gentle and usually unnoticed by people. At right is an Aedes vexans, primarily a nuisance mosquito produced from freshwater. It is a very aggressive biting mosquito but not an important transmitter of disease. (AP Photo/courtesy the Northwestern Mosquito Abatement District)

The West Nile Virus has been detected in zip codes covering Prospect Heights, Prospect Park and Park Slope.

According to the NYC Department of Health, the virus was found on Aug. 10 in the 11238 and 11215 zip codes, although the DOH doesn't specify which areas.

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