Mosquitoes In Framingham Test Positive For West Nile Virus

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Mosquitoes located in the city have tested positive for West Nile virus this week, state health officials said.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced Thursday that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Framingham.

This is the first time that West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito sample collected from Framingham this year, but comes after mosquitoes with the virus were detected in Natick and Wayland in July.

In 2024, there are 75 positive mosquito samples in Massachusetts, including 10 in Middlesex County.

Framingham hasn't seen any West Nile cases in humans or animals as of this week, city officials said.