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Season's First Positive Human West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed In Mount Vernon, New Rochelle Season's First Positive Human West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed In Mount Vernon, New Rochelle
Season's First Positive Human West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed In Mount Vernon, New Rochelle West Nile Virus has made its way to humans in Westchester, officials announced.  A New Rochelle resident and Mount Vernon resident both tested positive for the virus, making them the first confirmed human cases in the county this year, Westchester health officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 15.  According to Westchester Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, the confirmation came a little sooner than expected.  "These first cases of West Nile Virus are earlier than usual and should serve as a reminder to all of us to remove all standing water around your home every time a…

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