Gabe Zagaja

Mosquito-related viruses increase, University responds

The University of Rhode Island recommended precautionary measures on Sep. 20 in response to a nationwide increase in mosquito-related viruses. Rhode Island experienced upticks in the prevalence of both viruses among mosquito populations this year, according to URI’s medical director, Dr. Christopher Nasin. Both Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus are arboviruses, meaning they…

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