West Nile Virus found in Manchester mosquitoes

Aug. 7—A batch of mosquitoes collected in Manchester on July 29 tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a city Health Department news release.

This is the second detection of West Nile Virus since July 10 and the local risk has been increased to moderate.

"We want to remind all of residents in Manchester and neighboring communities to continue to take steps to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes and to eliminate standing water on their property," said Anna Thomas, Manchester's public health director. "A personal protective measure, like using an effective mosquito repellent, is the single most effective way to minimize risk."

Every summer and fall, the Health Department has been collecting and sorting mosquitoes to test for West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Jamestown Canyon Virus.

Prevention guidelines for WNV and other arboviruses can be found at bit.ly/4dBYxZN.