Boston at high risk for West Nile virus, officials say

We'll post that full statement online as well as their safety record. Well, there's a new health warning from health officials about the spread of West Nile virus. The City of Boston is now considered high risk. Parts of Plymouth County are also facing that danger. So far this year, two people have been diagnosed in Massachusetts. NBC 10 Boston's Erin Logan is live in Jamaica Plain, with details on what this means for health in the hub. Erin Well, Cory. Areas like this, ponds, lakes, rivers are prime spots for mosquito breeding. And on a night like tonight, as you know, you can see people walking around and they'll continue to be walking around at dusk. So now more than ever, doctors are warning you to wear insect repellent to protect yourself and your children. Now, State Epidemiologist Doctor Catherine Brown says the risk from West Nile is pretty widespread this year. She is advising people to use appropriate repellent with an EPA registered active ingredient and even long sleeves and pants so your skin isn't exposed, especially at dusk and dawn. As mentioned. Also, make sure your window screens don't have holes and get rid of any containers you may have in your yard that accumulate water and attract mosquitoes. This year, the state is also tracking Eastern Equine encephalitis, known as triple E, which is rare and can be more serious. Last week, Worcester County had the first case in years an 80 year old man. West Nile usually causes fever and flu like symptoms, and in rare cases, severe illness. There were two cases, so far this year. Last year there were six. So this news is a good reminder to heed the warning. Now, we do have a map on our website with the areas of Massachusetts that are at