New Jersey DOH vector-borne surveillance report, week 29
Date:7/28/2022 |
Official Message No.:111443-7-28-2022-PHUP |
Contact Info:
Mervin Keith |
Mervin.Cuadera@doh.nj.gov |
Kim |
kim.cervantes@doh.nj.gov |
Attachments: Yes
Attachment 1
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Please find attached the NJDOH vector-borne surveillance report for week 29.
Report highlights:
- 19 mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Week 29 for a total of 55 positive pools this year. The number of positive pools is substantially less than historical averages. WNV positive mosquito pools have been detected in 11 counties with the highest number from Union County.
- Jamestown Canyon Virus was detected in two mosquito pools in Bergen County (Week 22 & 24).
- There have been no WNV or EEE positive cases detected in humans or animals this season.
- In Week 29, the number of tick-related ED visits continues to decline and remains at levels lower than the 5-year average.
Previous reports can be accessed anytime on our website at: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/statistics/arboviral-stats/index.shtml
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