The Board of Health has been notified of a West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample in Hanson & Whitman. While the risk of human infections is low, certain steps should be taken to protect yourself.

- Be prepared: Repair screens, clean up to get rid of mosquito breeding sites, be aware of stagnant water on private property (e.g. unused swimming pools).
- Wear mosquito repellent between dusk and dawn
- Wear long sleeves and long pants from dusk to dawn
- Use mosquito netting on baby carriages and playpens