West Nile Virus - Positive Mosquito Samples & Risk Level Changes have been identified in our area.

  Alert Message:
The following cities and towns had WNV positive mosquito sample(s): Boston, Chelsea, and West Tisbury. Given sustained and increasing WNV activity in the area, WNV risk levels are being increased to Moderate for the following cities and towns: Abington, Carver, Halifax, Hanson, Middleborough, Rockland, West Tisbury, and Whitman. Recommended public health measures include raising awareness among residents, reminding residents to use mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered active ingredient and observing peak mosquito activity at dusk and dawn. MDPH will continue enhanced surveillance activities in this region.

Please click on this link to access risk maps updated with today's positive results: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update

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If you have difficulty accessing this information, please call Sarah Scotland at 781-375-5369.