Great River, NY – Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services James L. Tomarken confirmed today a sixth human case of West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year.  The individual, who is over 50 years of age, resides in Brookhaven.  The patient was ill at the end of August, but was never hospitalized, and has fully recovered.

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Great River, NY—Commissioner of Health Services James L. Tomarken this week presented Suffolk County’s Disease Intervention Specialists with certificates of recognition from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). 

Great River, NY – Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services James L. Tomarken confirmed today a fifth human case of West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year.  The individual, who is under 55 years of age, resides in Babylon.  The patient was admitted to the hospitalized in early October and displayed symptoms consistent with West Nile virus. The patient has been discharged

Due to continuing problems associated with Hurricane Sandy and today’s storm, it has been decided to cancel the meeting of the Suffolk County Pesticide Community Advisory Committee scheduled for tomorrow, November 8^th.  Notification of the rescheduled meeting will be forthcoming.