if you live in Massachusetts you need to hear this West Nile Virus risk has just shot up Health officials have raised the West Nile Virus threat to high in Dartmouth Acushnet and New Bedford three new human cases have been reported all in their 60s older adults and those with health issues are most at risk protect yourself use insect repellent wear long sleeves and eliminate standing water with mosquito activity at an all-time high now is the time to act stay safe out there