West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found in Darien

Today, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) reported that mosquitoes positive for WNV have been found in Darien.

Finding mosquitoes positive for WNV commonly occurs each year at this time, not only in Darien but throughout the State. It is important to note that NO cases of West Nile disease have been diagnosed in Connecticut residents thus far this year. Also, to date, no mosquitoes positive for EEE or ZIKA have been found.

For more information on how to protect yourself, and manage your surroundings to mitigate some of the risk, click here.

Visit the CDC website here.

*Image courtesy CDC.

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Submitted by Darien, CT

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