LATEST STORIES

8.31.2001
Tests confirm West Nile found in traps off Austin Avenue
SMITHFIELD -- Test results released yesterday removed any doubt about the presence of West Nile virus in Smithfield -- It's here, the state Department of Environmental Management announced.

8.30.2001
West Nile found in mosquito trap
Initial results from testing by a laboratory in Massachusetts confirm the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in five Rhode Island towns on Aug. 6, the state Department of Environmental Management said yesterday.
8.21.2001
Massachusetts officials say mosquito testing yet to show virus
Though some dead birds have been found to be infected by the virus, health officials say a truer indicator of its presence is mosquito testing.

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8.9.2001
Mosquitoes test negative for West Nile
The latest batch of mosquitoes tested by the state have neither West Nile virus nor Eastern equine encephalitis.

8.1.2001
West Nile found in mosquitoes in R.I. for first time
Officials say the latest outbreak does not appear to pose a significant threat to residents.

7.27.2001
West Nile here to stay, but losing some sting
While the virus is firmly established in the eastern U.S. researchers are working to find a vaccine, and many who contract the virus have mild symptoms or none at all.

7.26.2001
Third bird found infected with West Nile virus
However, officials will not spray a mosquito-killing insecticide, because they say bird infection does not mean an increased risk to humans.

4.13.2001
Focus of West Nile fight: Prevention
According to new federal guidelines, spraying against the virus will be done only if experts determine that the public is at substantial risk.

4.14.2001
Massachusetts to limit spraying for West Nile

3.11.2001
URI researchers to span coast to collect data on mosquitoes

12.31.2000
R.I. officials mull lessons of West Nile strategy

10.4.2000
West Nile warning: Continue precautions

10.3.2000
Mosquitoes test negative for West Nile virus, EEE

10.1.2000
Cold replaces spraying to combat West Nile

9.27.2000
West Nile virus found in six more crows

9.26.2000
Virus-infected blue jay found in Westerly

9.23.2000
Mosquitoes test negative for viruses, DEM says

9.18.2000
EEE virus found in R.I. again

9.16.2000
West Nile found in 2 more towns

Fall River to spray pesticide early Monday

9.15.2000
West Nile virus found in Fall River

9.14.2000
West Nile virus is here to stay, say officials

9.11.2000
Spraying set tonight for West Nile

9.10.2000
West Nile virus found in Davisville

9.8.2000
Communities take on mosquito-borne viruses

9.7.2000
DEM reschedules spraying in 3 communities for tonight

9.6.2000
Alarmed over West Nile: Danger now seen lurking outdoors

9.6.2000
Officials say precautions should keep people safe

9.6.2000
Equestrians take measures against virus

9.6.2000
West Bay: Mosquito spraying delayed until tomorrow

9.5.2000
West Nile virus kills horse in Wakefield

9.5.2000
Anti-mosquito spraying scheduled in Coventry

9.4.20000
West Nile virus found in crow in Coventry

9.1.2000
Another round of spraying slated tonight

8.31.2000
Metro: Small area of city to be sprayed for West Nile

8.31.2000
West Bay: Woods calls for additional mosquito spraying

8.31.2000
East Bay: DEM traps reveal mosquito numbers are down

8.30.2000
Eastern equine encephalitis discovered in dead blue jay in N. Providence

8.30.2000
Small area of E. Providence to be sprayed for West Nile

8.30.2000
Spraying may help in Aquidneck area, but West Nile is here to stay

8.30.2000
Small caravan follows the trail of the West Nile virus in Westerly

8.30.2000
Spraying for virus in Seekonk, Mass., draws complaints

8.30.2000
Tips to help you get through Friday's spraying in Seekonk

8.29.2000
Newport, Westerly unleash pesticide

8.28.2000
Westerly, Aquidneck will spray for virus

8.28.2000
Spraying information and guidelines

8.27.2000
West Nile virus found in Westerly, Newport

8.25.2000
DEM: Mosquitoes test negative for viruses

08.18.2000
Mosquito counts down in sprayed areas

8.17.2000
DEM to check effectiveness of spray today

8.16.2000
Crews spray to control spread of West Nile

8.15.2000
State urges calm, caution after discovery of West Nile

8.11.2000
Still no sign of W. Nile, but workers at the ready

8.11.2000
Tick-borne disease on the rise in region
8.11.2000
West Nile makes inroads in North America

8.5.2000
Westerly larvicide drop targets acres of swampland

08.4.2000
State readies W. Nile response

08.02.2000
State, town plan to spray Westerly mosquito larvae

08.01.2000
Crow found in Rehoboth being tested for West Nile

07.31.2000
DEM issues mosquito warning

07.29.2000
State OKs pesticide use at first sign of West Nile

7.27.2000
Mosquito virus found in Boston

6.10.2000
State creates buzz about West Nile virus

6.2.2000
State begins war against W. Nile virus

5.27.2000
In R.I.'s marshes, man vs. mosquito in trench warfare

5.18.2000
State gearing up to combat arrival of West Nile virus

5.17.2000
Public health vs. environmental concern – War on West Nile Virus at Issue

5.12.2000
West Nile Virus a new focus for mosquito control

4.9.2000
EDITORIAL: West Nile fever season