Communication from the Department of Public Health submitting its Arbovirus Weekly Report for the week of July 29, 2024

This document is a public health report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health detailing weekly surveillance data for arboviruses like West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis. It informs residents and officials that mosquito testing has found positive samples in Barnstable and Plymouth counties, prompting elevated risk levels in those areas. The report outlines prevention strategies such as using EPA-registered repellents and removing standing water to reduce mosquito populations. It also provides interactive maps and contact information for tracking risk levels and accessing educational resources.