They say a 77-year-old Willingboro man who tested positive for the virus died earlier this week. He developed fever, weakness and respiratory distress Aug. 20 and was hospitalized Aug. 26.
To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Health Department will spray pesticide from trucks in parts of Queens on Tuesday, August 21st.
Officials say this year's first victim was an adult younger than 55 years old from Babylon who was in the hospital for four days and has now recovered.