WESTWOOD - The Westwood Board of Health was notified today that a mosquito sample collected in Westwood has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Our alert level for West Nile Virus has changed to MODERATE. Our alert level for EEE remains LOW.
With a risk level of MODERATE, the Health Department recommends residents take extra precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
- Avoid mosquito bites by using an insect repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient such as DEET.
- Limit time outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- When venturing outdoors wear long pants and long shirts whenever possible.
- Consider rescheduling activities planned for dawn or dusk for a time when mosquitoes are less active.
- Avoid areas known to have a high mosquito population.
- Remove standing water from around your home.
Norfolk County Mosquito Control offers truck mounted spraying of your property by request. Please visit the District’s website at www.norfolkcountymosquito.org or call (781) 762-3681. If you have general questions about mosquitoes in our area or would like to report standing water, please call Health Department at 781-320-1026.
