Rhode Island's Risk Level for West Nile Virus Remains 'High'

Rhode Island's risk level for West Nile virus remains 'high'

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A mosquito sample collected in East Providence on Aug. 25 tested positive for West Nile virus. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) collected mosquito samples across the state that were then tested by the Department of Health in the state's laboratories. The samples showed no signs of other mosquito-borne diseases, such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Jamestown Canyon Virus. Accord…

West Nile Virus detected in East Providence, North Attleborough

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Officials in Massachusetts and Rhode Island said that West Nile Virus was detected in both East Providence and North Attleborough. Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Rhode Island Department of Health said the virus was detected in a sample collected on Aug. 25, and that the risk for West Nile throughout the state was high. North Attleborough officials, meanwhile, said that risk in the town was …

West Nile Virus detected in East Providence

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Managementand Rhode Island Department of Health have confirmed an additional detection of West Nile Virus in the state. The virus was found in a mosquito sample collected by DEM in East Providence…