Despite warning, pregnant New Yorkers continue to travel to Zika-Affected areas

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  At a meeting last month with members of ethnic and community media outlets, cosponsored with City University of New York Center for Community and Ethnic Media, Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett revealed new data that show a steady … Read More

Zika: Health Department to conduct sixth areal larvicide treatment to minimize risk of mosquito-borne disease

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  As part of its mosquito control program, the Health Department will conduct its sixth aerial larvicide treatment to marsh and other non-residential areas of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx from Monday, August 8 to Wednesday, August 10, … Read More