The Massachusetts Department of Public Health raised the risk level for West Nile Virus to high in many communities, urging residents to protect against the mosquito-borne disease.

We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass.

Certain mosquito species found in the county, especially in the western portion near Parachute and Rifle, tested positive for carrying the virus.