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Spraying to take place in Worcester following West Nile virus detection
While the mosquitos were detected to have the virus, there have been no human infections in Worcester as of yet.
Mosquito carrying West Nile virus identified in Worcester
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported on Thursday, July 24, that mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were identified in Worcester.
Massachusetts health officials confirm first animal case of West Nile virus of 2025
West Nile virus was detected in a goat in Lunenburg, marking the first animal case in Massachusetts in 2025. Nearby towns are now at moderate risk, officials say.
West Nile Virus detected in Leyden mosquitoes
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Early West Nile surge in Twin Cities mosquitoes has officials urging caution
Officials say West Nile virus​ is surging earlier than usual in mosquito populations in the Twin Cities metro​.
Mosquitos with West Nile virus have been detected in Mississauga: city
West Nile virus has been detected in some mosquitos in Peel Region, according to a news release by the City of Mississauga.
West Nile Virus found in batch of mosquitoes for third time
West Nile Virus has been detected for a third time in a local county. Greene County Public Health said, due to a third positive test for West Nile Virus, they will be spraying for mosquito control. The treatment will take place on July 28,
West Nile Virus found in Manchester mosquitoes
A batch of mosquitoes collected in Manchester tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a news release from the Manchester Health Department.
Goat in Massachusetts infected with West Nile virus, people urged to take precautions against mosquito bites
Bay State health officials are reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in an animal this year, as people are ...
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West Nile virus and EEE risk map Massachusetts: See risk in your town
Two additional cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in humans in Massachusetts, as public health officials raise the risk level in 9 more cities and town.. So far this summer, there ...
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Two more people have West Nile virus in Massachusetts, state ... - MSN
West Nile virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. In 2023, there were six human cases of West Nile virus and no animal cases that year.
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Massachusetts sees first two cases of deadly West Nile virus
In 2022, there were eight human cases of the West Nile virus infection identified in Massachusetts, with the first being announced on August 25. The first case of 2021 came on September 1.
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First West Nile Virus cases of 2023 identified in Massachusetts
Between 2011 and 2020, 148 people were reported as having been infected with West Nile Virus in Massachusetts, according to the state health department.Seven of those people, or 4.7%, died of ...
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West Nile Virus is in MA. 5 things to know about the virus - Wicked Local
The risk for contracting West Nile Virus in Massachusetts is still low, according to the state, but more mosquito populations are testing positive. According to Massachusetts Department of ...