West Nile Virus: Preliminary Information on Lessons Learned

HEHS-00-142R Published: Jun 23, 2000. Publicly Released: Jun 26, 2000.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the lessons learned from the 1999 outbreak of West Nile Virus in New York City and surrounding areas.

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