Mosquito tests positive for EEE in the Wareham area

Jul 13, 2012

A mosquito in Carver tested positive for  eastern equine encephalitis virus (Triple E) on Tuesday, July 10, according to a Wareham Board of Health press release.

There is no change to the risk levels for Carver or surrounding towns at this time, the Board of Health said.

The species of mosquito infected was Coquillettidia perturbans.