Health officials confirm 2025's first animal case of West Nile virus in Mass.

State reports first animal case of WNV

BARNSTABLE – State health officials have reported the first animal case of West Nile virus in an animal this year. A goat was exposed in Lunenburg in Worcester County. The area and surrounding counties have been raised to moderate risk as a result. No human cases have been reported, though the virus was detected in […] The post State reports first animal case of WNV appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Health officials confirm 2025's first animal case of West Nile virus in Mass.

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.

Massachusetts health officials announce first animal case of West Nile Virus

“The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in an animal this year. A goat was exposed to WNV in Lunenburg in Worcester County. The towns of Lunenburg, Leominster, Shirley, and Fitchburg are being raised to moderate risk. (Please note: this press release has been revised to …

State Health Officials Announce First Animal Case of WNV in Massachusetts - The Quincy Sun

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced July 15 the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in an animal this year. A goat was exposed to WNV in Lunenburg in Middlesex County. The towns of Lunenburg, Leominster, Shirley, and Fitchburg are being raised to moderate risk. “With this evidence of an animal infected ... Read more The post State Health Officials Announce First Animal Case of WNV in Massachusetts appeared first on …