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Officials have detected the West Nile virus in mosquitos in several NYC neighborhoods, including Kensington in Boro Park. While most cases are asymptomatic, symptoms can include headaches, body aches, vomiting, and skin rashes. Serious cases affecting the brain and spinal cord are rare. There is no cure, but most people recover on their own.
The New York City Health Department will be spraying anti-mosquito pesticides in parts of Brooklyn, including Boro Park, to reduce the mosquito population and prevent the risk of the West Nile Virus. The spraying will take place on Tuesday, September 5, between 8 pm and 6 am the following morning. The Health Department assures that the pesticide poses minimal risk to the general population, but advises those sensitive to spray ingredients or with respiratory difficulties to exercise caution. It is recommended to wash skin and clothes exposed to the pesticides with soap and water. Eliminating standing water and using well-sealed window screens are also effective measures to control mosquitoes.