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Rhode Island Faces High West Nile Virus Risk
8/29/2025
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- West Nile virus was confirmed in mosquito samples from Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston, collected on August 18.
- Rhode Island's risk level for West Nile virus is now classified as high.
- Residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses.
