Boston health officials announce year’s first positive West Nile-Virus mosquito sample (opens original article in a new tab)

Boston health officials reported the first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of the year, urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

• Massachusetts health officials found the first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of the year on June 16 in Clarksburg, Berkshire County.
• Health officials advise people to take precautions against mosquito bites, including using EPA-registered repellent and eliminating standing water.
• Most people infected with West Nile virus show no symptoms, but some may experience fever, headache, and body aches that last days or weeks.