NORTH ATTLEBORO - Town officials reported Wednesday that they were notified a day earlier by the state mosquito that samples collected from the northeastern quadrant of town recently tested positive for West Nile Virus.
They stressed that there have yet to be any confirmed cases of the virus in humans or animals in town.
While some samples tested positive, officials say North Attleboro’s risk level remains low, meaning infection is unlikely.
West Nile Virus is commonly carried by mosquitoes and can cause mild illness to more severe diseases like encephalitis or meningitis.
They also noted people do not become infected via direct contact with infected people, birds or animals.
While most people infected with the virus will show no symptons, a small number may develop a fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, rash and swollen lymp glands.
Less than 1% of people infected will develop severe illness, including encephalitis or meningitis.
