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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquito from Holyoke

Holyoke had one WNV positive mosquito sample identified on September 2, 2020. The mosquito was trapped in the southwest quadrant of Holyoke.

This mosquito was collected and identified through monitoring provided by the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District.

WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state, and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection.

By taking a few, common-sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones.

To learn more visit: https://www.holyoke.org/west-nile-virus-confirmed-in-mosquito-from-holyoke/

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MA Phase 2 Reopenings Begin June 8, 2020

For general guidance on Phase 2 reopening click the link below:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts

For restaurant specific guidance on Phase 2 reopening click the link below:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-restaurants

For retail specific guidance on Phase 2 reopening click the link below:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safety-standards-and-checklist-retail-businesses

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Changes to MA Tobacco Control Laws beginning June 1, 2020

As per the mass.gov website-"Beginning June 1, 2020, the sale of flavored combustible cigarettes and other tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored chewing tobacco, will be restricted to licensed smoking bars where they may be sold only for on-site consumption."  For more information about this change and excise tax increase click the link below:

https://www.mass.gov/guides/2019-tobacco-control-law#:~:text=Beginning%20June%201%2C%202020%2C%20the,only%20for%20on%2Dsite%20consumption.

Please click below for the latest Massachusetts news and regulations on vaping.

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Where can I learn more about the Coronavirus?

To learn more about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus and for the most up-to-date information from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health click the link below:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information

More detailed information and additional guidance is available from the CDC at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Findex.html

For more local information on Coronavirus please click on the link below to be directed to the City of Holyoke's Coronavirus Response:

https://www.holyoke.org/departments/coronavirus-response/

For questions:
Contact your doctor, nurse or clinic, or your local board of health (listed in the phone book under local government).

Contact the DPH Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences at (617) 983-6800.

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Information about wildlife

Below please find information on how to take precautions with fisher and/or foxes in residences.
If you have questions or concerns please call the Animal Control Officer, Erick Velez at 413-322-5595.  Please do not try to approach wildlife on your own.  Thank you.
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