Triple E, WNV Make Run At Western Mass

Western Mass has recorded its first mosquito sample of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Triple E has been found in Belchertown.

Dr Robbie Goldstein over at the State Health Department says he is not surprised- since this is about the time of year a positive sample is found.

Long sleeves, sprays with DEET.

Removing standing water is the way to go.

Now comes word this morning that a mosquito sample with West Nile Virus has appeared in Leydon, that’s in Franklin County.

So far state officials say there have been no human cases reported of either Triple E or WNV.

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