ARLINGTON — Public Health Director Natasha Waden reports that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquito samples taken in Belmont and Cambridge. Although no mosquitoes have tested positive in Arlington, the Board of Health urges residents to follow several important safety tips to prevent breeding and bites from the insects.
Arlington Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
ARLINGTON — Christine Bongiorno, Director of Health and Human Services, reports that an Arlington resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). As a result of the positive human case, as well as multiple pools of mosquitoes that have tested positive in Arlington and the surrounding communities, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has elevated Arlington to a high-risk level for human infection.
Andover Public Health Division Urges Residents to Protect Themselves from Mosquito Bites
ANDOVER – The Andover Public Health Division is urging the community to take the necessary precautions against mosquito bites after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus in North Reading, a neighboring community.
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in North Reading
NORTH READING — The Town of North Reading Health Department would like to advise all Town residents that on Aug. 30, the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project collected mosquito samples that were infected with the West Nile Virus (WNV).
Andover Public Health Division Provides Residents With Mosquito Safety Tips
ANDOVER – The Andover Public Health Division is encouraging residents to take several safety precautions to avoid mosquito transmitted illnesses this summer and fall.
Health Department Reports West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Arlington
ARLINGTON — Christine Bongiorno, Director of Health and Human Services, reports that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquito samples in Arlington.
Franklin Health Department Offers Tips to Prevent Mosquito Transmitted Diseases
Town of Franklin David E. McKearney, Health Director 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 For Immediate Release Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net Contact: Jessica Sacco Phone: 978-769-5193 Email: jessica@jgpr.net Franklin Health Department Offers Tips to Prevent Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases FRANKLIN — Health Director David McKearney would like to advise […]
Arlington Health Department Asks Residents to Do their Part to Prevent Mosquito Proliferation
Town of Arlington Department of Health and Human Services James Feeney, Acting Director of Health and Human Services 27 Maple St. Arlington, MA 02476 For Immediate Release Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 Media Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net Contact: James Feeney Phone: 781-316-3170 Email: JFeeney@town.arlington.ma.us Arlington Health Department Asks Residents to Prevent Mosquitoes ARLINGTON […]
Shirley Police Offer Tips to Prevent Mosquito Transmitted Diseases
Shirley Police Department Thomas Goulden, Police Chief 11 Keady Way Shirley, MA 01464 For Immediate Release Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 617-993-0003 Email: john@jgpr.net Contact: Jessica Sacco Phone: 978-769-5193 Email: jessica@jgpr.net Shirley Police Offer Tips to Prevent Mosquito Transmitted Diseases SHIRLEY — Chief Thomas Goulden and the Shirley Police Department encourage residents to […]
Plympton Police Offer Tips for Preventing Mosquito Transmitted Diseases
Plympton Police Department Chief Patrick S. Dillon 5 Palmer Road Plympton, MA 02367 For Immediate Release Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 Contact: John Guilfoil Phone: 978-743-0004 Email: john@jgpr.net Plympton Police Offer Tips for Preventing Mosquito Transmitted Diseases PLYMPTON –Chief Patrick S. Dillon and the Plympton Police Department would like to remind residents to take extra precautions while […]