Due to the statewide and persistent nature of West Nile virus human cases and WNV and EEE mosquito data; DPH is raising the risk level of all communities to at least moderate. Communities currently at high or critical remain at those levels. It is essential that all residents of the Commonwealth take protective measures against mosquito borne illness. “The threat of mosquitoborne illness is very real in Massachusetts no matter where you live.”

• Wear mosquito repellent when outdoors

• Weather permitting, wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors during peak mosquito hours (from dusk to dawn)

• Use mosquito netting on baby carriages and playpens outdoors

• Repair window and door screens in your home

• Dump standing water twice weekly

For more info, please visit www.mass.gov/dph/wnv

Information Provided By The Tyngsborough Board of Health

Kerri Oun, Health Agent