The Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station will continue to monitor the situation in Darien. Mosquitos will be trapped weekly throughout October until no virus is detected or mosquitos are no longer seen in the area.
Mosquito breeding season is over and the overall number of mosquitos continues to decrease. The risk of transmission of mosquito-borne diseases is low, but is not yet zero. The 10-day forecast for Darien is for mild weather. However, residents should continue to take precautionary measures that prevent mosquito bites — especially on warmer days. The Health Department recommends residents:
- Minimize outdoor activities the hour before and after sunset, especially when temperatures remain above 50 degrees in the evening
- When outdoors
- Use approved mosquito repellent
- Wear long sleeves and pants
- Ensure window screens and door screens are intact
Although mosquitoes are not killed until a hard frost occurs, they are extremely unlikely to be active when temperatures fall below 50 degrees in the evening, and communities may wish to consider this information when making decisions about scheduling or canceling planned outdoor events late in the season.
No human cases of EE have been reported in the Darien area.