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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026