Four Human Cases of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Boston Residents

The Boston Public Health Commission yesterday announced another confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. The case, an East Boston resident in his 40’s, was hospitalized but has been released.

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes in City of Malden

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on July 6 that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Malden. This is the first time this year that mosquitoes inMaldenhave tested positive forWest Nile virus. The first of two spray treatments took place on July 6 in the Delta Terrace area, where the mosquitoes were identified.