Yonkers resident tests positive for West Nile virus

A Yonkers resident has become the first person in Westchester this year to test positive for West Nile virus. The County Health Department confirms the 72-year-old is now recovering at home. Officials

News 12 Staff

Oct 3, 2015, 4:41 PM

Updated 3,348 days ago

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A Yonkers resident has become the first person in Westchester this year to test positive for West Nile virus.
The County Health Department confirms the 72-year-old is now recovering at home.
Officials searched the resident's home and found no signs of mosquito breeding activity, but encourage people to still take precautions.
So far this year, 15 mosquito batches tested positive for the virus in Westchester since July 30.