Health officials shared this West Nile Virus was found in mosquitoes Near the park in Philadelphia.
According to Friday, June 18, 2025, according to the Philadelphia Public Health, the first mosquito swimming pool infected with the West Nile Virus in the 2025 season was collected in northeastern Philadelphia near Pennypack Park.
Officials warned that in the next few weeks, positive mosquito swimming pools are expected to be confirmed throughout the city.
Officials said that human cases were not reported in the city.
“From May to October, PDPH cooperates with the PA Environmental Protection Bureau to carry out mosquito management activities throughout Philadelphia. It involves monitoring and identifying mosquito swimming pools throughout Philadelphia, WNV swimming pools and control activities (breeding places, larvae catch basin, ground spray, etc.).”
Officials said since May 2025, “40 mosquito larvae treatment cases have been carried out throughout Philadelphia, and one place has been treated to control adult mosquito populations.”
What is the West Nile virus?
West Nile Virus is the most commonly spreading disease through mosquito bumps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
virus It was first discovered in the United States in 1999 It is believed that two men in New York City have been benign on the virus for the first time through infected mosquitoes or birds.
