Mosquito Tests Positive For West Nile Virus In Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, CT — A mosquito captured near the Connecticut River in Glastonbury has tested positive for West Nile Virus, local officials said Wednesday.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station notified the Glastonbury Health Department of the result. One mosquito trapped in the Tryon Street area testing station tested positive for West Nile on July 30, officials said.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is responsible for weekly trapping, identifying, and testing mosquitoes for encephalitis viruses. Positive findings are reported to local health departments and published to the CAES website.

"We are now entering the season of increased mosquito activity and heightened rates of disease positivity, so personal protective measures are vital," local officials said. "Community members are encouraged to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites, particularly at dawn and dusk. Such actions include wearing loose, long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors, avoiding perfumes and scented products, eliminating standing water on your property, and staying indoors when mosquitoes are most active."

To view the latest CAES report, click here. Glastonbury data can be found on Page 3.

The announcement was consistent with past history in the area. In August of last year, a total of 16 mosquitoes trapped in the Tryon Street area testing station tested positive for West Nile. The testing was on Aug. 29, officials said.