Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Massachusetts

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) – Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been detected in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Health announced Friday.

The Massachusetts DOH says both are men, one in his 50’s and one in his 70’s. They were both exposed to the virus in Middlesex County.

Massachusetts announced its first human West Nile case on Wednesday.

There have been no deaths this year associated with West Nile Virus.