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First human case of West Nile virus in Hamilton this season
First human case of West Nile virus in Hamilton this season
The city's first human case of West Nile virus this year has been confirmed.That compares to two confirmed cases in 2015 and no cases the previous year.In 2016, 23 mosquito traps have so far tested positive for WNV, an increase of 14 from last year.
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Sixth human case of West Nile virus reported
Sixth human case of West Nile virus reported
Sixth human case of West Nile virus reportedThe Department of Public Health has announced that a man in his 60s who lives in Middlesex County is the sixth person to contract West Nile virus in Massachusetts this year.The man did not require hospital treatment.Three human cases of West Nile have been reported this year in Middlesex County, two in Norfolk County and one in Suffolk County.
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Two birds test positive for West Nile virus in Jefferson County
Two birds test positive for West Nile virus in Jefferson County
The eastern bluebird is especially fond of mealworms as well as suet filled with berries.(Photo: Rob Zimmer)The Jefferson County Health Department reported a dead crow that was found in Jefferson County has tested positive for West Nile virus – making it two birds testing positive for West Nile virus in Jefferson County since surveillance for the mosquito-transmitted virus began May 1.These findings mean that residents of Jefferson County need to be more vigilant in their personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites, according to Jefferson County Director/Health Officer Gail Scott.
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