West Nile risk level rises in Rhode Island as virus found in more mosquitoes

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 439

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Five mosquito pools collected in Providence County tested positive for West Nile virus last week, bringing Rhode Island’s total to seven positive samples this summer.

The latest findings in East Providence, North Providence and Providence led state officials to bump up the statewide West Nile risk level to “high,” according to a joint announcement issued by the Rhode Island departments of Environmental Management and Health.

No people have tested positive for West Nile in …

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