West Nile Virus risk increases in Massachusetts: what to know

West Nile Virus risk increases in Massachusetts: what to know

AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) - West Nile Virus has increased this summer, making it difficult to spend time outside at night. Health officials continued to warn of increased activity, as the risk for the virus goes up. The number of mosquitoes with West Nile has jumped this summer to at least 150 mosquito samples testing positive in Massachusetts. High surf and rip currents as Hurricane Erin makes drives up the coast Mosquitoes are attracted by yo…