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NYC Health Department Will Spray Parts of Boro Park for Mosquitoes Today

The NYC Health Department is spraying pesticides in multiple boroughs today, despite West Nile virus cases already reported in four.

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 11:39 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 12:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Brooklyn Eagle · The Jewish Press · Yahoo · West Side Rag · Boro Park 24.

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Questions people are asking

What is the West Nile virus?

The West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, headache, body aches, and in severe cases, encephalitis or meningitis.

How is the West Nile virus transmitted?

The West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

What should residents do during the spraying?

Residents are advised to stay indoors and keep windows closed during the spraying. Pets should also be kept indoors.

What happened

The NYC Health Department is spraying pesticides in parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan today. This comes after human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in four of the city's five boroughs. The spraying is part of ongoing mosquito control efforts. The Upper West Side and Boro Park are among the areas targeted. The Jewish Press and Brooklyn Eagle have both covered the city's efforts to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. The West Side Rag has also reported on the spraying in Manhattan.

The city will continue its efforts to combat the virus. The Boro Park 24 has covered the spraying in Brooklyn. The spraying is a response to the presence of West Nile virus in the city. The virus is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. The spraying is intended to reduce the mosquito population and the risk of transmission. The city has not yet specified how many cases have been reported in each borough.

The city has not yet specified how many cases have been reported in each borough. The spraying will take place in the early morning hours. Residents are advised to stay indoors and keep windows closed during the spraying. Pets should also be kept indoors. The city has not yet specified how long the spraying will last. The city has not yet specified how long the spraying will last.

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