Health officials warn of West Nile virus positive mosquitoes Ian Price August 11, 2017 1 minute read Pools of mosquitoes near Richmond have tested positive for West Nile virus. No reports of mosquitoes in our area carrying the disease, but just to be safe WFIR’s Ian Price has details on how you can avoid the insects: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: DEQ lifts Tinker Creek advisoryNext: Salem to host event celebrating National Farmers Market Week Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026
