Massachusetts DPH finds West Nile Virus in New Bedford mosquito

West Nile virus case confirmed

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in an animal this year. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe disease. Most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms. When present, WNV symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like illness. In rare cases, more severe illness can occur. People have an important role to play in pr…

Massachusetts DPH finds West Nile Virus in New Bedford mosquito

"The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today notified local health officials that West Nile virus was recently found in a mosquito sample of a primarily bird-biting mosquito in the area of Oak Grove Cemetery. The state’s local risk level for West Nile remains low. Recommended preven