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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile

Updated: Tuesday, 04 Aug 2009, 2:13 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 04 Aug 2009, 2:07 PM EDT

    Greenwich (WTNH) - The Connecticut Department of Public Health says mosquitoes trapped in Greenwich have tested positive for the West Nile virus.

    No person in Connecticut has tested positive for West Nile. In 2008, 8 residents were identified with West Nile, but there were no deaths.

    Just 10 days ago, mosquitoes trapped in Stratford tested positive for the virus.

    There are 91 mosquito trapping facilities throughout the state.

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