It's part of a series of initiatives put in place by the state to help combat the virus.
Under the plan, the Health Department will eliminate sources of standing water at 36 stations.
Crews will increase drainage in the stations and use larvicide tablets to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
"There's a common occurrence in the MTA where you have standing puddles on the water on the tracks, that could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes," said Governor Andrew Cuomo.
"We are in the middle of a global epidemic regarding this and yes, it is true that we still have more to learn about the virus," said State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker. "But here in New York — here in New York we are aggressively fighting back and working hard to protect all the residents here."
The Health Department is working with other state agencies to help stop the spread of the virus.
Homeowners will also have access to larvicide tablets to eliminate breeding grounds around their homes.
Under the plan, the Health Department will eliminate sources of standing water at 36 stations.
Crews will increase drainage in the stations and use larvicide tablets to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
"There's a common occurrence in the MTA where you have standing puddles on the water on the tracks, that could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes," said Governor Andrew Cuomo.
"We are in the middle of a global epidemic regarding this and yes, it is true that we still have more to learn about the virus," said State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker. "But here in New York — here in New York we are aggressively fighting back and working hard to protect all the residents here."
The Health Department is working with other state agencies to help stop the spread of the virus.
Homeowners will also have access to larvicide tablets to eliminate breeding grounds around their homes.
0 Response to " MTA Joins the Fight Against Zika Virus, Plans to Drain Standing Water on Subway Tracks By NY1 News Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 07:14 PM EDT Related Stories Ten New Cases of Mosquito-Transmitted Zika Virus Reported in FloridaTen New Cases of Mosquito-Transmitted Zika Virus Reported in Florida 08/01/2016 12:31 PM New York Paying Attention to Zika Situation in Florida, After Infections There Likely Came from Miami MosquitoesNew York Paying Attention to Zika Situation in Florida, After Infections There Likely Came from Miami Mosquitoes Updated 07/29/2016 03:13 PM The MTA unveils plans to prevent the potential spread of the Zika Virus in the subway system. It's part of a series of initiatives put in place by the state to help combat the virus. Under the plan, the Health Department will eliminate sources of standing water at 36 stations. Crews will increase drainage in the stations and use larvicide tablets to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. "There's a common occurrence in the MTA where you have standing puddles on the water on the tracks, that could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes," said Governor Andrew Cuomo. "We are in the middle of a global epidemic regarding this and yes, it is true that we still have more to learn about the virus," said State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker. "But here in New York — here in New York we are aggressively fighting back and working hard to protect all the residents here." The Health Department is working with other state agencies to help stop the spread of the virus. Homeowners will also have access to larvicide tablets to eliminate breeding grounds around their homes."
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