Public health officials in Massachusetts have announced an eleventh case of West Nile virus this year and raised the eastern equine encephalitis risk level to high in Concord due to positive mosquito findings. Officials urge residents to continue taking precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses.
Public health officials in Massachusetts on Friday reported an eleventh person in the state has been diagnosed with West Nile virus this year.
"Although the person’s recent travel outside of Massachusetts means the exact location of exposure is uncertain, there is a possibility he could have been exposed within the Greater Boston area, which is already known to be at high risk for WNV,"a statement from the Department of Public Health said.
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