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July 16, 2007

R.I. mosquito tests find no signs of West Nile Virus

Another summer week gone, and another round of testing with no mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus.

Results from 52 mosquito pools from 32 traps around Rhode Island during the week of July 2 came up negative for the virus. Results from one sample are pending.

But the state Department of Environmental Management encourages residents to protect themselves by getting rid of mosquito breeding grounds and avoiding mosquito bites.

Remove anything that holds standing water, where mosquitoes breed.

Put screens on windows and doors and cover up at dawn and dusk. Place mosquito netting over baby carriages and playpens when children are outside.

Officials also recommend using mosquito repellent.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 6:55 AM | Permalink

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