A horse contracted West Nile virus in Seneca County, the health department confirmed a week ago.

Most people will experience no symptoms, but for those who do, seek medical attention.

HOPEWELL, NY— The Ontario County Public Health Department has confirmed a case of West Nile virus in a resident of the county.

Health officials said Sept. 24 that the person, who lives in the northern section of the Finger Lakes region, was bitten by an infected mosquito, which is the primary manner of infection.

A case of West Nile virus was confirmed in a horse in Seneca County a week ago, according to the Seneca County Health Department.

Although summer has turned to fall, this remains primetime for transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses and will remain that way until a heavy frost, according to Hea

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