The New York Metropolis Division of Well being has begun spraying pesticides on New York Metropolis streets to forestall the unfold of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.
Our City experiences that vehicles have been deployed throughout New York Metropolis to spray low concentrations of Anvil 10+10 and Duet.
“The well being division is actively working to forestall West Nile illness by public schooling, administration of marshy areas and spraying of mosquito killers,” stated Well being Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan.
A resident filmed a truck spraying pesticide close to his house. Within the video, a loudspeaker may be heard saying: “Town has used pesticides to cut back the specter of West Nile Virus. To reduce publicity to pesticides, please go indoors instantly till the truck passes by.”
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Do you see this sample?
New York Metropolis is responding to West Nile virus with an enormous pesticide spraying marketing campaign.
They trigger illness with their “options.” pic.twitter.com/1MoieZ5tRX
— Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) August 31, 2024
Based on New York’s Fox 5:
The New York State Well being Division is spraying mosquito killers to forestall individuals from contracting West Nile virus.
Beginning tonight, vehicles will spray pesticides in elements of Manhattan at 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Tuesday morning and Wednesday in Brooklyn between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the subsequent morning.
NEW YORK – Right here we go once more…#WestNileVirus Urges authorities to spray outdoor, subject “voluntary curfews” and shut public areas
All of us knew it was coming…whether or not it was this or one other…
Failure to conform. pic.twitter.com/nuFUQlyj9z
— Teo Anon17 (@TeoAnon17) August 26, 2024
The New York Metropolis Well being Division has reported 4 circumstances of West Nile virus and detected the virus in mosquito swimming pools in all 5 boroughs.
“Gateway Pundit” beforehand reported that Dr. Fauci was hospitalized for remedy as a result of new coronavirus.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, hospitalized for six days with West Nile virus, recovering at house
