Massachusetts detects first West Nile-positive mosquitoes of the year

Massachusetts detects first West Nile-positive mosquitoes of the year

Massachusetts has identified its first mosquitoes of the year that tested positive for West Nile virus, a sign that summer mosquito activity is ramping up. This finding does not mean human cases are already spreading, but it is the point in the season when state health officials typically begin urging residents to take mosquito-bite prevention more seriously. What happened? According to a report from Boston.com, citing a Massachusetts Department…