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North Central News - West Nile Virus Scare in Fitchburg

Health officials have confirmed a second West Nile Virus-positive mosquito sample in Fitchburg, prompting an expansion of mosquito spraying while emphasizing that there are still no confirmed human cases and the city's overall risk level remains low.

The expanded treatment covered additional neighborhoods across the city as officials worked to reduce mosquito populations during peak season.