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 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0