Framingham Raises West Nile Virus Risk to Moderate

FRAMINGHAM — Framingham has been placed at a Moderate Risk level for West Nile virus after mosquitoes carrying the disease were found in town, prompting a public health advisory urging residents to take precautions. The alert landed the same week Massachusetts blood banks reported their lowest summer donation totals in four years.

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"Framingham's West Nile Alert: The Simple Steps That Can Cut Your Risk," NewsBreak reported. City officials confirmed mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were found in Framingham, triggering a Moderate Risk designation and prompting guidance on using repellent and eliminating standing water, per the report by Dianna Carney (read it at https://www.newsbreak.com/dianna-carney-1587871/4801220897136-framingham-s-west-nile-alert-the-simple-steps-that-can-cut-your-risk).

"MA Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis," Patch reported. Summer blood donations across Massachusetts have hit their lowest point in four years, the outlet said, as the Red Cross pushes for new donors to meet rising hospital needs (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/framingham/s/kkvsc/ma-blood-donors-urgently-needed-as-red-cross-declares-national-crisis).

"Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis Leads the Charge on Animal Welfare," Patch reported. State Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis helped push through legislation last week strengthening Massachusetts animal welfare protections, according to the outlet (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/framingham/amp/34568328/rep-jack-patrick-lewis-leads-the-charge-on-animal-welfare).

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