Rhode Island escalates West Nile risk
Rhode Island has raised the West Nile virus risk level to high after detecting the virus in mosquito samples collected in East Providence, North Providence, and Providence. While the detections do not suggest a widespread outbreak, health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the U.S., with symptoms ranging from mild fever to severe neurological illness, and there are no vaccines or specific treatments available.
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