Mosquito Bourne Viruses Increase In State

There is more evidence of West Nile Virus in Rhode Island.

State health and environmental officials said mosquitoes tested in North Kingstown, South Kingstown and Tiverton from traps set August 27th, tested positive.

No Eastern Equine Encephalitis was detected in any of the traps set statewide.

The public is urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, especially during peak activity at dawn and dusk.

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