A person in Ontario County has tested positive for West Nile virus after being bitten by a mosquito, according to the county health department. The case follows a similar infection in a Seneca County horse just last week.
While most people show no symptoms, some may develop fever, joint pain, or a rash — with rare cases leading to serious illness like meningitis. Health officials warn the risk remains high until the first hard frost.
Locals are urged to wear repellent, drain standing water, and check window screens to help stop the spread.
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