Rockland County reports its 1st case of West Nile virus this season

County health officials say the patient is a Ramapo resident over 50 years old.

News 12 Staff

Oct 22, 2022, 11:12 AM

Updated 719 days ago

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Rockland County reported its first human case of West Nile virus for the 2022 season.
County health officials say the patient is a Ramapo resident over 50 years old.
A bite from a West Nile-infected mosquito can cause serious illness - or even death.
Symptoms include flu-like sickness, fever, headache, body aches and nausea.
If you think you have any symptoms, see your doctor.