US EditionWest Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia, Health Officials Say
PHILADELPHIA, JUL 18 – Philadelphia health officials advise precautions after detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes near Pennypack Park; fewer than 1% of infected people develop severe disease, city coordinator said.
- On July 7, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health detected its first infected mosquitoes in Northeast Philadelphia, prompting a city advisory to medical providers.
- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health collected its first infected mosquito pool on June 18, 2025, near Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia.
- About one in five infected individuals develop symptoms, while fewer than 1% of cases become severe, according to Emily Kehoe.
- As of Thursday, Emily Kehoe said there are no confirmed cases this year, and residents have been urged to take precautions against mosquito bites at dusk and night.
- With peak activity ahead, health officials warn of heightened transmission risk as West Nile season typically runs now through early September.
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