West Nile Virus Detected In North Jersey Town: Health Officials

West Nile Virus has been detected in Hopatcong, with the Sussex County Office of Mosquito Control urging residents to take precautions during the peak transmission season of August through September. Older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk, and officials recommend wearing EPA-approved repellent, covering up, and avoiding being outdoors around dusk and dawn.