The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced for this season the “First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquito Sample.” in a Town near us. Through bites, this mosquito can infect humans with the virus that causes Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), which can be a serious illness.
Therefore, Mayor Sullivan and the Board of Health are urging all residents to take precautions and use bug spray when doing outdoor activities.
For more information, please visit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website at https://www.mass.gov/mosquito-borne-diseases