NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A mosquito sample collected last week in New Bedford’s Hicks Logan neighborhood has tested positive for West Nile virus.

 

The city said the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) notified regional health officials on Tuesday.

 

The type of mosquito involved mostly bites birds and the local risk level remains low, according to the city.

 

Although the sample was collected in one neighborhood, it is possible the virus is present in other parts of the city.

 

The Bristol County Mosquito Project will conduct targeted ground-spraying on Thursday in areas south of I-195 and east of Route 18.

 

The county sprays for mosquitoes every Thursday during the summer between 2 a.m. and sunrise. Parks and other areas with large public events are often the focus.

 

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