The presence of West Nile virus has been detected in several mosquito samples from Lackawanna County. The positive samples were collected at the intersection of North Sherman Avenue and Price Street in the City of Scranton, the intersection of Bulwer Street and North Garfield Avenue in the City of Scranton, the intersection of Palm Street and Crown Avenue in the City of Scranton, and Ed Staback Memorial Park, Archbald.
The County was notified of the test results today (August 29). This marks the sixth incidence of the virus being detected in our community this Summer.
Price Street was already treated on August 24.
No human cases have been reported in Lackawanna County at this time.
Officials from the Lackawanna County and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection are responding to the situation. Residents in this area are advised to take precaution when outdoors. Reduce mosquito habitat by eliminating standing water around the home. Water in birdbaths should be changed on a weekly basis. Swimming pools should be kept clean and chlorinated.
For more information on West Nile virus and the Pennsylvania West Nile Virus Control Program, please visit
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