Commissioner James Tomarken announced today that seven new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, all Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on October 2^nd and October 3^rd from locations in Oakdale and Mattituck. To date this year, 177 mosquito samples and ten birds have tested positive for West Nile virus. No horses and one human case have tested positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. 

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services will hold a meeting of:

The Board of Health

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

9:30 a.m.

Suffolk County Department of Health Services

Administration Building

3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 200, Suite 124

Great River, NY 11739-9006

In the event that a quorum cannot be achieved, the Board of Health meeting will be canceled.  It is advisable to call 631-854-0100 the day of the meeting to find out if the meeting will take place.  For directions to our new location or access to our offices, please call the number above.