DEM warns the first mosquito carrying West Nile Virus has been detected in Westerly, RI, a signal Rhode Islanders should redouble efforts to avoid mosquito bites and discourage mosquito breeding in their yards.

RIDOH: WNV Found in Central Falls Mosquito Sample

By: Rob Borkowski on September 29, 2023 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials report one mosquito sample collected Sept. 19 from a trap set in Central Falls has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), […]

RI EEE & WNV Risk High

By: Rob Borkowski on September 13, 2023 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s EEE and WNV risk is high, as mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) in Barrington, Johnston, Richmond, Tiverton, and Westerly and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […]

DEM: West Nile Virus Mosquito Found in Westerly

By: Rob Borkowski on August 7, 2023 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials warned the first West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample of 2023 has been recorded in Westerly, marking the start of the typically […]

Rain Boosts Mosquito Bite Illness Risk

By: Rob Borkowski on August 31, 2022 in News to You

PROVIDENCE, RI – State agencies report no recent signs of mosquito bite illness risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), but recent rain is expected to […]