Hingham’s risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been raised by Department of Public Health to moderate. For more information on Hingham’s risk levels of West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis please visit Mass.gov: Massachusetts arbovirus update.
The Hingham Health Department will continue to monitor our risk levels. Please call the Health Department at 781-741-1466 if you have any questions.
What you can do to prevent WNV infection:
- 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.
- Wear long sleeves and long pants from dusk to dawn when weather permits
- Use mosquito netting on baby carriages and playpens
- Wear mosquito repellent when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn
- Dump standing water twice weekly