Tag: Dr. Gregson Pigott

Suffolk County Warns Against Rise in Pertussis Cases

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The Suffolk County Department of Health said Saturday that the number of cases of pertusiss, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. Dr. Gregson Pigott, the county health commissioiner, said the vast majority of the 108 currently reported cases are school-aged children (and Read More …

Viruses Found in Mosquito Samples in Huntington

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Viruses have been found in mosquito samples around Suffolk County, the county health department said Thursday. Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott said that five additional mosquito sample have tested positive for West Nile virus. Four of the positive samples were of the Culex Read More …