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 311 to headline Budweiser Summer Series at Roanoke’s Elmwood Park Ian Price July 7, 2026 Preparing for the “third stage” of life Gene Marrano July 7, 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026