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Passaic County health officials report West Nile detections, expand food-security efforts
Summary
Health Officer Araceli Pintell reported 51 West Nile–positive mosquito pools and one human West Nile case in 2024; Human Services unveiled a strategic plan and mobile pantry under the Emergency Food Provider Coalition to increase food-rescue and supportive services.
Passaic County health officials delivered year‑in‑review data June 17 and outlined expanding food‑security programs intended to reach underserved up‑county residents.
Health Officer Araceli Pintell told the county board that mosquito-control testing in 2024 identified 51 mosquito pools positive for West Nile virus and that the county recorded one human West Nile case linked to a blood-donation event. Pintell said the county also logged 12 travel‑related dengue cases and detailed public‑health program metrics across divisions: 679 environmental…
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