2nd Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mass.

2nd human case of West Nile virus in Mass. this year confirmed

A woman in her 60s has been confirmed as the second human West Nile virus case in Massachusetts this year, the state health department announced Wednesday. The woman was exposed to the mosquito-borne virus in Essex County, the Department of Public Health said in a press release.

2nd human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Mass.

One day after the year's first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said a second case has been confirmed.

Saugus resident tests positive for West Nile

SAUGUS — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) informed the Saugus Health Department that a resident tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to a press release from the town. This is the second human case of the virus reported in Massachusetts this year. Saugus is currently at a high risk level for West Nile Virus as of Wednesday. This comes following the announcement of the positive case. A high risk level means that m…

State Health Officials Announce Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts - The Quincy Sun

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Sept. 3rd the second human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year in a woman in her 60s who was exposed in Essex County. This follows Sept. 2nd’s announcement of the first confirmed WNV infection in a person this season. As a result of these ... Read more The post State Health Officials Announce Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts appeared …