West Nile Virus alert for our area....
The following cities and towns had WNV positive mosquito sample(s): Chelmsford, Northbridge, Granby, Raynham, and Middleborough. 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.../massachusetts-arbovirus-update.
For more information on West Nile Virus and how to protect yourself, please click on this link.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/west-nile-virus-wnv