Horse Carrying West Nile Virus Detected in Seneca County

Seneca County horse tests positive for West Nile virus, nearly 1,000 human cases reported in U.S.

SENECA COUNTY, N.Y. – A case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Seneca County, officials said. The virus was found in a horse, marking the first confirmed equine case in the county.Health leaders emphasized that while horses cannot transmit the virus to humans, the discovery serves as a reminder that mosquitoes remain active […]

Seneca County horse euthanized after testing positive for West Nile virus

Seneca County, N.Y. — A horse was euthanized in Seneca County after testing positive for West Nile virus, county health officials said Tuesday. This was the first-ever confirmed case of a horse having the virus in the county, officials said.

West Nile virus confirmed in Seneca County

WATERLOO — The Seneca County Health Department was informed by the New York State Department of Health there has been a confirmed case of West Nile virus in a horse from Seneca County.

Horse carrying West Nile virus detected in Seneca County

Officials say horses cannot spread the virus to people or other animals.

First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Merced County

MERCED — Merced County health officials have confirmed the first human case of neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) this year, involving a resident of Atwater.

Health Dept: 1st Equine Case of West Nile Virus in Seneca County Confirmed - Finger Lakes Daily News

The first-ever equine case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Seneca County has been reported. In a press release, the Seneca County Health Department said it was made aware by the state health department that a horse from the county had tested positive for the […]