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Mass. health officials report the second human case of West Nile virus this year
The exposure happened in Middlesex County.
By Beth Treffeisen
August 13, 2024 | 10:51 AM
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Monday that it had detected the second human case of West Nile virus in the state this year.
The virus affected a man in his 70s in Middlesex County, an area the department has marked as a moderate risk.
“Many parts of the country, including Massachusetts, are experiencing increasing (West Nile virus) activity,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein in a statement. “We are in the peak time of the year when most people are exposed to West Nile virus in Massachusetts. Residents should continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.”...
Mass. health officials report the second human case of West Nile virus this year
The exposure happened in Middlesex County.
By Beth Treffeisen
August 13, 2024 | 10:51 AM
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Monday that it had detected the second human case of West Nile virus in the state this year.
The virus affected a man in his 70s in Middlesex County, an area the department has marked as a moderate risk.
“Many parts of the country, including Massachusetts, are experiencing increasing (West Nile virus) activity,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein in a statement. “We are in the peak time of the year when most people are exposed to West Nile virus in Massachusetts. Residents should continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.”...
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