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Mendon council alerts residents after mosquito-testing detects West Nile virus in the valley
Summary
A council member reported that mosquito trapping in Mendon tested positive for West Nile virus; officials reminded residents that horses must be vaccinated in advance and encouraged caution as testing is earlier than in previous years.
A council member reported that mosquito traps in Mendon tested positive for West Nile virus and that the valley has seen positive tests earlier this year than in prior seasons.
The council member said Mendon is one of eight communities in the valley with positive tests and warned residents that horses are especially susceptible; once West Nile is detected in an area it is too late to vaccinate a horse for that season. The council urged horse owners to vaccinate at the start of the year and reminded residents to take standard mosquito precautions.
Ending: Councilors said they would share updates as more test results become available and encouraged residents to protect animals and take mosquito-avoidance steps.
