TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A mosquito sample collected in Tiverton has tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus, state health and environmental officials announced Friday.
The virus spreads through mosquito bites and is commonly found in North America. JCV may cause mild symptoms including fever, muscle aches, headaches, and fatigue.
In rare cases, JCV can also result in serious central nervous system diseases like meningitis or encephalitis…