West Nile Virus Risk Rises In Wayland

West Nile virus risk now considered 'high' in 10 MA communities. See where

The risk for West Nile virus is now considered "high" in 10 Massachusetts communities. See which cities and towns are on the list.

West Nile Virus Risk Rises In Wayland

There were 19 West Nile Virus cases reported in humans in Massachusetts last year.

State health officials announce West Nile virus risk level changes

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that the risk for West Nile virus (WNV) is now high in multiple communities due to ongoing evidence of mosquito samples carrying the virus. The risk level for WNV…

West Nile Virus risk level raised to ‘high’ in Boston, other Eastern Massachusetts towns

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health raised the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) to high in many communities, urging residents to protect against the mosquito-borne disease. “WNV findings in mosquitoes have accelerated rapidly over the last several weeks,” State Epidemiologist Catherine Brown said. “We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people, and it is important for people to know that so they c…