Find Your Daily Voice
The Berkshires
Your Local News for Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Monday, jul 1
60°
Follow
News
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
The Berkshires
Follow
Find Your Daily Voice
News
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2024 Cantata Media
60°
Monday, jul 1
Tag:
West Nile Virus
News
Mosquitoes In Pittsfield Test Positive For West Nile Virus; Here's How To Protect Yourself
Health officials in Massachusetts are urging people to take precautions after testing confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus. In Berkshire County, weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in Pittsfield found two instances of West Nile Virus, the state health department revealed Friday, Sept. 8. One positive sample was taken from the Pittsfield Cemetery, and the other came from the Pittsfield Airport. West Nile Virus is most commonly spread to humans through mosquito bites in the fall months when the insects are most active, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
News
More Mosquitos With West Nile Virus Found In Western Mass: Health Officials
Massachusetts health officials have urged caution after more mosquitoes tested positive for the potentially fatal West Nile Virus in Hampshire County. This adds to the number of infected insects already found in West Springfield, Worcester, and Brookline. The Massachusetts Health Department announced this week that testers had detected the virus in Hadley and South Hadley on July 28. The risk of exposure remains low for most people, but residents should take steps to prevent contracting West Nile Virus. Young children and the elderly are especially at risk of severe complications if th…
News
West Nile Virus Detected In Worcester Mosquitos: Health Department
Health officials warned Worcester residents to take precautions after researchers discovered this West Nile Virus in a mosquito pool in the city. The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will spray the affected areas, including West Boylston Street, Fales Street, Quinapoxet Lane, and East Mountain Street. Though, despite this, the virus could spread. Health officials ask residents to remain cautious and take precautions to protect themselves. The best way to avoid contracting the West Nile Virus is to avoid being bitten by mosquitos. Repellents, lo…
News
First Case Of West Nile Virus Found In Massachusetts: Health Dept.
Health officials have warned Massachusetts residents to take precautions after researchers discovered this year's first case of West Nile Virus in mosquitos. The virus was first detected in mosquitos captured in Brookline, the Massachusetts Department of Health said. “We often find the first evidence of WNV in mosquitoes at about this time every year,” said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robert Goldstein in a news release. "We are asking people to start taking steps now to avoid mosquito bites. While WNV can cause serious illness, there are simple things that you can do to prote…
News
West Nile Virus Detected In Massachusetts For The First Time In 2022
West Nile Virus has officially been detected in Massachusetts for the first time this year, the Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Wednesday, July 13. The virus was found in a mosquito sample found collected on July 11 in Easton, DPH said. So far, no human cases of the virus have been detected but health officials are heeding a warning to state residents. “West Nile virus is part of summer in Massachusetts, and we expect to see infected mosquitoes at this time of year,” said Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “Now is the time to start taking steps to avoid mos…
News
Two New West Nile Cases Confirmed In Massachusetts
Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been identified in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Thursday, Sept. 9 today the new cases were found in a man and a woman in Middlesex County. According to DPH, the two people are a man in his 50s and a man in his 70s. In addition, on Wednesday, Sept. 8, DPH announced the first human case of the virus identified in Massachusetts this year was also likely exposed in Middlesex County. There have been no deaths this year associated with the virus, the department said. The department said the risk leve…
60°
