Epi Week #29 - 2017 General Statements

We have now had 24 WNV-positive mosquito pools in in the state, including several in and around the Boston area, a region of the state known to be a hotspot for this virus. As noted in last week’s report, given current trends in mosquito populations and regular rain events, it is likely WNV levels will continue to build. Several Mosquito Control Districts have been increasing surveillance in these areas or providing ULV truck-spraying of adulticides.

Weather

A rare week with little precipitation anywhere in the state, with parts of Plymouth and Bristol Counties the only locations to receive more than 1 inch

As this report goes to press, we are ending Epi Week 30 with abnormally cool temperatures that left almost a fall-like feel to in the air. Expect a return to summer for the start of August, with average to above-average temperatures, similar to what we had in mid-July.