The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has informed us that a bird (blue jay) has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The bird was found on Hall Street and its date of death was September 23, 2005.
The Raynham Highway Department is currently larviciding catch basins in Town to help limit the spread of the virus. The larviciding program will continue approximately until the first frost this fall.
Bristol county Mosquito Control Project has ceased spraying for the 2005 Season as of September 27, 2005.
Please refer to our Public Notice regarding Tips to Prevent Infection from Mosquito Bites under Public Notices on our website dated September 29, 2005. Otherwise, feel free to contact us at the Board of Health Office at (508) 824-2766 with any questions.
Alan Perry
Health Agent for
Raynham Board of Health
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