Conn. officials warn of high mosquito activity

Hamden (AP) - Connecticut health officials are warning the public that mosquito activity is at a high level because of recent heavy rains and flooding, and they're urging people to take precautions to avoid contracting West Nile virus.

Theodore Andreadis, the state's chief medical entomologist, says environmental officials are continuing to collect a very high number of floodwater mosquitoes from traps across the state.

Officials say avoiding the outdoors at dusk and dawn and wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants can help prevent mosquito bites, which can spread the virus.

Seven human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Connecticut this year. None of the infections have been fatal.
Infected mosquitoes have been found in 25 towns across the state this year.