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Health agent: Town at moderate risk for Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile; no local human cases reported
Summary
Town of Lakeville health staff said the area is at moderate risk for both Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus based on nearby positive mosquito samples; no human cases have been reported locally.
Town of Lakeville health staff told the Board of Health on Wednesday that the town is currently classified as "moderate risk" for both Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus.
Health agent Ed reported there had been no positive EEE or West Nile samples collected within Lakeville itself, but nearby municipalities — including Raynham, Bridgewater and Halifax — had recorded positive mosquito samples this season, prompting the classification. "Lakeville is a moderate risk for both Bridal E and West Nile now. We've had, there haven't been any positive samples of either West Nile or Bridal in Lakeville, but there have been the state of Massachusetts now has 15 positive samples for Tripoli, with a good concentration in the Bridgewater Halifax area," Ed said (transcript spelling/intended names retained from record).
Board members noted there were no human cases reported in the region at the time of the meeting. The agent advised residents to follow standard mosquito-avoidance guidance and to report any dead birds or mosquito concerns to the health department.
