West Nile Virus Found in West Hartford Mosquitoes

West Nile virus has been confirmed in mosquitoes within West Hartford, Connecticut. This announcement was made on Thursday by local officials.

This detection follows closely on the heels of Stratford's announcement of its first human case of West Nile virus. This brings the total number of confirmed human cases across Connecticut to five for the year 2026.

In response, West Hartford officials have recommended that residents implement protective measures. These include the consistent use of insect repellent and the installation of screens on doors and windows to minimize exposure.

Connecticut's mosquito surveillance program, which routinely tests mosquitoes for the virus, will continue through October. West Hartford joins several other Connecticut communities, including Bethel, Bridgeport, and Greenwich, that have also found infected mosquitoes.