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The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has reported the first case of West Nile virus in a human this season statewide.

The individual, who is over the age of 50 and lives in the Town of Islip, began experiencing symptoms of the virus on July 18.

The person was hospitalized, released in late July and is now recovering at home.

“This case has been confirmed very early in the season, and as there are still many weeks of mosquito activity left this season, we urge people older than 50 and others who are at higher risk of having severe symptoms to seek medical attention early if they experience any of the symptoms associated with West Nile virus," said Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott.