We were notified this morning that a few mosquitoes in Carver have tested positive for the West Nile virus. As a result, the Board of Health and the School Department have placed a ban on all outdoor activities or events in Carver between dusk and dawn effective immediately.
Please note the information below and the flyer from the Board of Health in Carver. School events that are scheduled to be indoors are not cancelled – only events planned to be primarily outdoors after dusk in Carver. Groups or teams that have an evening event or game in another town do not need to be rescheduled. Any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Board
From the Carver, MA Board of Health.
The Town of Carver is at MODERATE RISK for West Nile Virus
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A BAN IN EFFECT FOR ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES BETWEEN DUSK AND DAWN.
Mosquitoes may continue to be active well into the fall and risk for mosquito-borne illness will continue until the first hard frost in your area. Hard frosts occur when temperatures fall below 28 degrees for several hours.
Do all you can to prevent the bite:
- Avoid outdoor activities Dusk to Dawn
- Wear Insect Repellent when outdoors – even during the day
- Remove Standing water
For more information, please see the MA Department of Public Health web site: www.mass.gov/dph