Wyomissing mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus; officials urge caution

A Wyomissing mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus, but officials say the immediate risk of transmission remains low. Berks County’s mosquito control team will increase larval and adult surveillance, and residents are urged to take precautions—limit outdoor time at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeves and pants, use an EPA-registered repellent, and remove standing water around properties. More updates will be shared by local authorities and the Pennsylvania DEP Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program.