West Nile Virus

Connecticut Traps First Mosquito to Test Positive for West Nile Virus This Season

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NBC 5 News

Connecticut has trapped its first mosquito of the season to test positive for West Nile Virus.

The mosquito was trapped on July 8 at Churchill Park in Newington.

The state has tested more than 60,000 mosquitoes since mid-June. So far, none have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

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