West Nile Virus Found in Staten Island Mosquitoes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Recently, mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been identified throughout New York City, with Staten Island experiencing the highest number of cases, according to the New York City Health Department.
Out of 141 positive mosquito cases reported citywide in 2025, nearly 47%, which amounts to 66 cases, were traced back to Staten Island, based on the 2025 results summary.
The Health Department is actively collecting samples to track the virus’s spread.
In the last two weeks alone, West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes appeared in nine out of 12 ZIP codes on Staten Island, according to the latest trapping data.
Particularly notable was ZIP code 10314, which recorded positive samples on five separate occasions. These cases were found in areas like Bloomfield, Bulls Head, Chelsea, Greenridge, New Springville, Westerleigh, and Willowbrook.
Other ZIP code areas that reported positive tests include:
- The 10305 area, where positive samples were detected in Dongan Hills, Arrochar, and Grasmere, on July 8, 14, and 15.
- The 10312 region, where the virus was found in Eltingville and Annadale on July 1, 8, and 15.
- ZIP codes 10304, 10306, and 10307, which each logged one positive detection on July 15, affecting Dongan Hills, Midland Beach, and Richmond Valley.
- The 10303 area, where one case was recorded in Arlington on July 10.
- The 10308 section, where a positive sample was noted in Great Kills on July 8.
- The 10310 ZIP code, where the virus was detected in Port Richmond on July 11.
The most recent positive results came in on Tuesday, July 15.
Health officials are observing the situation closely. So far, no human cases have been reported, but they caution that the West Nile virus can lead to symptoms such as fever, headaches, fatigue, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.
The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Residents are being advised to take precautions. This includes using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves outdoors, and removing standing water around their properties to limit mosquito breeding.
