August 7, 2012

Ground Treatment for West Nile Virus Completed in Island Park and Sections of Barnum Island, Bay Park, East Rockaway, Harbor Isle, Hewlett , Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor,  Hewlett Neck, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Valley Stream, Woodmere, and Woodsburgh

Uniondale, NY - On Monday evening, August 6th  the ground treatment for West Nile virus was completed in Island Park and sections of Barnum Island, Bay Park, East Rockaway, Harbor Isle, Hewlett , Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Neck, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Valley Stream, Woodmere, and Woodsburgh.  This ground treatment was conducted to help control mosquitoes which may be carrying the West Nile virus.

For additional information, please call the West Nile Virus Treatment Hotline at 1-888-844-8657 or visit the Nassau County Department of Health website at www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/health/

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