AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – West Nile Virus has increased this summer, making it difficult to spend time outside at night. Health officials continued to warn of increased activity, as the risk for the virus goes up. The number of mosquitoes with West Nile has jumped this summer to at least 150 mosquito samples testing positive in Massachusetts.

We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass.

West Nile Virus has shown up in nearly every area around Massachusetts this summer, with 181 mosquito samples have testing positive for the virus so far, according to the state Department of Public Health.