September 2026
From June to October, the MA Department of Public Health (DPH) conducts testing for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) from mosquito samples across the state.
Currently, the risk for WNV in Lynn is MODERATE, while the risk for EEE is LOW.
What you can do to prevent WNV infection (Per MA DPH):
1. Be prepared: Know your risk -check this page regularly, repair screens, clean up to get rid of mosquito breeding sites, be aware of stagnant water on private property (e.g. unused swimming pools) and consult the local board of health.
2. Wear long sleeves and long pants from dusk to dawn when weather permits
3. Use mosquito netting on baby carriages and playpens
4. Wear mosquito repellent when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn
5. Dump standing water twice weekly
For more info, including updated risk maps from DPH, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update