West Nile Virus detected in Adjacent Town (Halifax)

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in the neighboring town of Halifax for the first time this year. No human or animal cases of WNV or Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected so far this year.

Given that mosquitoes do not respect town boundaries, recommended public health measures include reminding staff as well as residents to use mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered active ingredient and observing peak mosquito activity at dusk and dawn. MDPH will continue enhanced surveillance activities in this region. Please click on this link to access risk maps updated with today’s positive results: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update .

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Board of Health staff at 508-378-1612.