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Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Arbovirus Weekly ReportWeek of July 22, 2013

For additional information regarding this report,Please contact Chikere Uchegbu, DPH Deputy Director of Government Affairs

At 617-624-5295 or Chikere.uchegbu2@state.ma.us

Background information on West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)virus and the Department of Public Health’s current surveillance and response activities isavailable through www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito.

Additionally, please find new videos regarding mosquitoes and ticks and how best toprotect yourself. Please feel free to share these resources with your constituents:www.mass.gov/MosquitoesAndTicks .

Season Total Total Positive

Number of Mosquito SamplesTested

1424 WNV – 10EEE – 0

Number of Animals Tested 0 WNV – 0EEE – 0

Number of People Tested 114 WNV – 0EEE – 0

Key Talking Points for the public for the week of July 22, 2013:

1. Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been found from Berkshire, Bristol,Essex, Middlesex and Plymouth counties. Although risk to humans is currently stilllow, people should assume that WNV is beginning to circulate in their area, evenwithout a positive finding from their town.

2. Mosquito trapping and testing began J une 17th. Stay tuned tothe website www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito for the latest WNV and EEE informationduring the season.

3. Encourage residents to establish good habits now:

• Pick a repellent with an EPA-approved active ingredient;

• Use long sleeves to cover up when possible;

• Repair screens;

• Remove standing water to help reduce mosquito populations;

• Teach children to be aware of mosquito activity around them andavoid it.

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EEE/WNV Risk Levels 

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EEE Summary by County As of: 7/22/2013

Note: Municipalities start the season at remote, low or moderate risk depending uponhistorical EEE activity: 

Human Animal

County  Towns at Critical risk  Towns at High risk  Cases  Cases 

Barnstable  0  0 

Berkshire  0  0 

Bristol  0  0 

Dukes  0  0 

Essex  0  0 

Franklin  0  0 

Hampden  0  0 

Hampshire  0  0 

Middlesex  0  0 

Nantucket  0  0 

Norfolk  0  0 

Plymouth  0  0 

Suffolk  0  0 

Worcester   0  0 

Total: 0  0 

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WNV Summary by County As of: 7/22/2013

Note: All municipalities start the season at low risk for WNV: 

Human Animal

County  Towns at Critical risk  Towns at High risk  Cases  Cases 

Barnstable  0  0 

Berkshire  0  0 

Bristol  0  0 

Dukes  0  0 

Essex  0  0 

Franklin  0  0 

Hampden  0  0 

Hampshire  0  0 

Middlesex  0  0 

Nantucket  0  0 

Norfolk  0  0 

Plymouth  0  0 

Suffolk  0  0 

Worcester   0  0 

Total: 0  0 

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