US Senator Chuck Schumer visited Ogdensburg, New York, to discuss the need for increased funding to combat mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. He emphasized the importance of reinforcing the efforts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fight mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Zika. The senator did not mention any specific existing or pending legislation related to this issue during his visit.
Read more about Senator Schumer’s call for increased funding in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Click the link below to learn about his visit to Ogdensburg and his advocacy for the CDC. Find out how this issue could impact public health in the United States and what steps are being taken to address it.