West Nile fever, mosquito
EEE and West Nile virus: What to know about mosquito-borne diseases on the rise
Over the summer, cases of EEE spread across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and other New England states, each also breaking records for the region.
West Nile Virus confirmed in mosquitoes from Lynn
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced on Friday, Sept. 27, that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Lynn. In 2023, 10,765 mosquito samples were tested for WNV and 164 samples were positive.
Mosquito found in Waltham tests positive for West Nile virus
On Sept. 19, the City of Waltham posted on their news page that State Health Officials have found a mosquito infected with West Nile virus in Waltham. The mosquito was found in the Northeast Quadrant of Waltham and tested positive on Sept. 11.
DPH identifies 13th human case of West Nile Virus
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting that a 13th human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been found in Massachusetts. According to DPH, the infected person is a man in his 40s who was exposed in southern Essex County.
With EEE and West Nile virus on the rise, mosquito season is far from over
At least 10 EEE cases have been reported across the country this year, with one death confirmed in New Hampshire. Besides EEE, dengue fever and West Nile virus are the most common mosquito-borne diseases in the US.
13th human case of West Nile virus detected in Mass., health officials say
Other West Nile virus cases were of people exposed in parts of Middlesex County, while the latest infection was further east.
All of Massachusetts no longer at high or critical risk of EEE, DPH says
Communities previously deemed to be at a high risk for the mosquito-borne disease are now considered to be at a moderate risk ...
ABC65d
Massachusetts announces 13th human case of West Nile
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said a 13th human case of West Nile Virus for the year has been identified. The ...
Mass. man becomes 12th human case of West Nile virus, health officials say
Since July, 12 human cases of West Nile virus have been announced, most of whom were exposed in various Massachusetts ...
The Salem News3d
West Nile risk levels rise across Essex County
Saugus is the only community in the county to be listed as high risk. No cases have been detected in animals in Massachusetts this year. The risk for West Nile virus will continue until the ...
Wicked Local9d
Another West Nile virus case confirmed in Massachusetts, 12th this year. How to stay safe
The 12th case of West Nile virus this year has been confirmed in Massachusetts. Here's which areas are at risk, and how you can stay safe ...