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Posted: July 17 2018 at 12:23pm |
West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in 5 Connecticut townsPosted: Jul 17, 2018 01:34 PM EDT Updated: Jul 17, 2018 02:58 PM EDT (WTNH) - The West Nile Virus has been found in mosquitoes in five Connecticut towns. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) announced Tuesday that they have identified West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes in Bridgeport, Easton, New Canaan, Stratford and Waterbury. The State Mosquito Management Program is now urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. "Mosquito-borne illness is a threat to take seriously, especially from now until well into The CAES says that the infected mosquitos were collected from June 18 to July 10th of this year. "The current indicators suggest a very active season for WNV. Mosquito populations are There have been no human cases or horse cases reported with West Nile Virus associated illnesses in the state so far this season. However since 2000, 134 Connecticut residents have been diagnosed with the virus, including three fatalities. To reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes, the CAES urges residents to:
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