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RI mosquitoes test negative for disease
No WNV or EEE found in RI mosquitoes
Updated: Tuesday, 03 Jul 2012, 8:30 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 03 Jul 2012, 6:10 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A test of Rhode Island mosquitoes has come back negative for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Rhode Island environmental officials screened 100 samples of mosquitoes from 22 different traps.
Officials still advise residents to avoid bites by wearing insect repellent and covering up at night.
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