Mosquito Spraying Planned In Manhattan This Week: See Where

NEW YORK CITY — The New York City Health Department will conduct mosquito spraying in parts of Manhattan this week to reduce the risk of West Nile virus.

The virus has been found in all five boroughs this summer.

Pesticide application is set to begin in parts of Manhattan from 10:30 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. In the case of bad weather, application will be delayed until Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Neighborhoods in Manhattan that will get the application will be: Bowery, Chinatown, Civic Center, East Village, Financial District, Flatiron, Gramercy Park, Greenwich Village, Kips Bay, Little Italy, Lower East Side, Midtown South,Noho, Soho, Tribeca, Two Bridges, Union Square and West Village.

Pesticide application began in parts of Queens Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. and concluded 6 a.m. Wednesday.

The Health Department says that the risks to humans and pets are low, residents are advised to stay indoors during the spraying. People with respiratory conditions may be affected, and those who are sensitive to spray ingredients could experience short-term eye or throat irritation, or a rash, Patch previously reported.

To minimize exposure, residents should close windows and consider using the recirculate function on air conditioners.

The majority of people (8 out of 10) infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those who do develop symptoms may experience a fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.

The vast majority of those infected with West Nile virus recover completely, according to the CDC.