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health3 days ago•44 min saved

Massachusetts records second West Nile case of the season in Middlesex County

Massachusetts health officials reported the state’s second human case of West Nile virus this year, in Middlesex County, prompting a high-risk level for several Boston-area communities. Mosquitoes testing positive since mid-June and the first case—a man in his 90s—underscore the peak-season risk, and authorities urge precautions such as EPA-registered repellents, avoiding outdoor activity at dusk and dawn, and wearing long sleeves and pants to reduce bites.

via The Boston Globe|

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health4 days ago•1 min saved

Massachusetts reports second West Nile virus case as risk rises in multiple Boston-area towns

Massachusetts health officials announced a second human West Nile virus case this year, a man in his 60s from Middlesex County, as the state lifts the risk level to high in several Boston-area communities and notes 184 WNV-positive mosquito samples statewide, urging residents to use repellent and drain standing water to prevent bites.

via WCVB|

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local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Massachusetts Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2025 in Middlesex County

A 70-year-old woman in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first case in the state this year. The Department of Public Health warns residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the risk remains high in several communities, with ongoing mosquito activity and previous cases in both humans and animals.

via Boston.com|

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health1 year ago•2 min saved

Rabid Raccoon Detected in New Brunswick Prompts Health Warnings

A raccoon in Middlesex County, New Jersey, tested positive for rabies after attacking a dog, marking the third rabid animal reported in the area this year. Authorities advise residents to report unusual animal behavior and take precautions to prevent rabies exposure, which is a serious disease that can be fatal if not treated promptly.

via NJ.com|

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crime2 years ago•3 min saved

FBI intensifies search for Jan. 6 suspect Gregory Yetman in New Jersey

The FBI is conducting a manhunt in Middlesex County, New Jersey for Gregory Yetman, a suspect wanted in connection with the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. Yetman fled when the FBI attempted to execute a warrant and is currently at large. Law enforcement agencies have set up a command post and urged residents to remain vigilant. Over 780 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot, with more than 280 pleading guilty.

via CBS New York|

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