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West Nile virus detected in Providence, EP and NP

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island health and environmental officials have confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito samples collected in Providence, East Providence and North Providence, expanding...

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Mosquito in Cranston tests positive for West Nile virus

CRANSTON, R.I. — State health and environmental officials have confirmed that West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample collected in Cranston,...

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Second positive test for West Nile virus in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has its second human case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to recent test results. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) confirmed...

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West Nile Virus found in Rhode Island for the first time this year

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island health officials have confirmed the West Nile Virus has been found locally in 2025. The virus was detected...

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Why is a helicopter flying so low over Providence?

If you’ve looked up over the last several days and spotted a helicopter flying unusually low near railroad tracks in Providence, you’re definitely...