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First West Nile Virus Detection in Rhode Island for 2024 Confirmed
The Rhode Island DEM and the Rhode Island Department of Health have confirmed the first detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state for 2024. The announcement follows the testing of mosquito samples by the Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL …