BROOKLINE, MASS. (WHDH) - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed the presence of West Nile-positive mosquitoes in Brookline.

The risk level is now at moderate.

Residents are asked to use bug spray and wear long sleeves and pants at dusk.

Officials also said baby carriages and play pens should be covered with protective netting.

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