Community Corner
Area Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
No disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found in Arlington yet.
The following is from the Town of Arlington.
Mosquitoes in neighboring communities have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Additionally, mosquitoes that carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been found in communities in southeastern Massachusetts.
Mosquito pools in Arlington are sampled regularly and at this time there have been no pools of disease carrying mosquitoes found.
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The Arlington Board of Health (BOH) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) recommend that the public take action now to avoid mosquito bites and reduce mosquito populations around their home and neighborhoods. You can view the full release, which includes recommendations offered by the BOH and MDPH to reduce your risk online at arlingtonma.gov/health.
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