WNV Positive Mosquito Samples Have Been Identified in Marshfield

Alert Message:
On September 22, 2023 the following cities and towns had WNV positive mosquito sample(s): Plymouth, Marshfield, Whitman and Belchertown. Recommended public health measures include raising awareness among residents, reminding residents to use mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered active ingredient and observing peak mosquito activity at dusk and dawn. MDPH will continue enhanced surveillance activities in this region. Please click on this link to access risk maps updated with today’s positive results: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update . If you have difficulty accessing this information, please call Juliana Jacoboski at 617-939-3988.