Two Queens residents contracted West Nile Virus, marking New York City's first human cases in 2025, the health department said Friday.

Officials also said the virus was also detected in blood donations from two other individuals, one residing in Brooklyn and the other on Staten Island.

The health department said it is also investigating reports about further cases in Brooklyn.

Human cases of West Nile virus are the result of individuals being bitten by infected mosquitoes, which are present in the city from May to October. The virus has been detected in mosquitoes across all five boroughs since July, and peak season for the virus is in the months of August and September, according to the department.

The virus can be fatal in some cases, with pronounced risks for elderly and immunocom

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