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Norwood reports first West Nile mosquito sample; Health Department urges precautions
Summary
Town officials said Norwood recorded its first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample on Aug. 26; statewide, the speaker said, there were 364 positive mosquito samples and four human cases at the time of the meeting. The Health Department said local risk moved from low to moderate and recommended standard precautions to reduce bites.
Town health staff told the Board of Health on Sept. 15 that the Town of Norwood recorded its first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample on Aug. 26 and that state surveillance had detected several hundred positive mosquito samples statewide.
"The state had its first West Nile virus positive mosquito sample back in June... Currently, there are 364 West Nile virus positive samples and 1 in a goat. And, throughout the state, I think we're up to 4…
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