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West Nile Virus Found in Shrewsbury Mosquito
West Nile Virus led to the canceling of some evening activities across the region last year.
During testing samples taken on Aug. 9 at least one mosquito carrying the West Nile virus was found in town.
Shrewsbury is the only town in Worcester County with West Nile Virus showing up so far, although most surrounding towns had positive tests for the virus last year.
Extra spraying will take place in northeast corner of town on Aug. 20 with a rain date of Aug. 21 to help diminish the mosquito population in the area.
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Now human cases of West Nile Virus or EEE have been reported yet in this year, but health officials still urge residents to use caution when participating in outdoor activities at dusk and dawn.
“The positive West Nile Virus detection from samples collected this week in Shrewsbury are a reminder of the importance of preventing mosquito borne illness by following simple, common-sense, precautionary steps,” said Michael Hirsh, MD, Acting Commissioner of Public Health, City of Worcester/Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance.Find out what's happening in Shrewsburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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