"The mosquito-borne virus can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites, the department said. The first mosquitos positive for West Nile virus were announced June 17, found in Boston's West Roxbury and Hyde Park neighborhoods. Officials warned residents in early August about the rise of the virus, declaring the risk to be "high" in 10 Massachusetts communities. The current risk for the virus is high in 10 municipalities in Suffolk and Middlesex counties, the department said."
""While September brings cooler air and the return to school for many in the state, the risk from WNV is going to be elevated for some time. Residents should continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites," said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein. Officials warned residents to be wary of the mosquitos, and take proper precautions like applying insect repellent when outdoors, draining standing water, and installing or repairing window screens."
A 70-year-old woman in Massachusetts tested positive for West Nile virus following exposure in Middlesex County. Mosquito samples positive for West Nile were first detected June 17 in Boston's West Roxbury and Hyde Park neighborhoods. Risk levels reached "high" in 10 municipalities in Suffolk and Middlesex counties, with 319 West Nile–positive mosquito samples recorded this season and an infected goat reported in July. Residents are advised to use EPA-registered insect repellent, reduce exposed skin, drain standing water, repair window screens, and consider rescheduling evening or early morning outdoor activities until the first hard frost.
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