West Nile Virus Found In New Bedford

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health informed regional health officials that West Nile virus was found last week in a mosquito sample from the Hicks Logan neighborhood in New Bedford. The risk of West Nile infection remains low statewide, meaning infection is unlikely, according to a press release from the state's public health agency. The mosquito that tested positive mainly bites birds. Despite this, mosquitoes carrying the virus can still be found throughout the city. Residents sho

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health informed regional health officials that West Nile virus was found last week in a mosquito sample from the Hicks Logan neighborhood in New Bedford. The risk of West Nile infection remains low statewide, meaning infection is unlikely, according to a press release from the state's public health agency. The mosquito that tested positive mainly bites birds. Despite this, mosquitoes carrying the virus can still be found throughout the city. Residents sho…