Officials: First West Nile case identified in Nassau
A 66-year-old Nassau County woman has contracted the first case of West Nile infection this year - the first of the summer season and the first statewide, health officials said Tuesday.
The woman, whose name has not been released, is a resident of New Hyde Park whose symptoms - headache, weakness, fever and blurry vision - surfaced July 5.
She is said to be resting at home.West Nile viral activity is up regionwide, spanning throughout Suffolk County and many areas of New York City.
Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.
Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.
