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August 7, 2006

DEM: Still no signs of West Nile virus or EEE

PROVIDENCE -- The state Department of Enviromental Management announced today that tests of dozens mosquito pools from across the state showed no evidence of the West Nile virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

Despite some recent positive tests in southeastern Massachusetts, testing done throughout the summer in Rhode Island has shown no instances of the diseases, according to DEM.

But heavy rains in July mean that more mosquitoes have hatched, raising the possibility of disease transmission, DEM said in a statement released today.

Residents are encouraged to protect themselves by eliminating mosquito breeding grounds -- such as pools of standing water -- and wearing long clothes to minimize exposed skin.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 5:43 PM | Permalink

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