The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program announced that mosquitoes trapped in Bridgeport on June 11 have tested positive for West Nile Virus - marking the first positive tests in the state this year.

The state also says this marks one of the earliest detections it has seen in the last 25 years of the state-wide monitoring program.

Even more cases are expected to be showing up around the area soon, thanks to the recent rainfall and current heat wave, which can combine to lead to more mosquitoes, and therefore more cases of West Nile.

Because of that, the City of Bridgeport says people should do everything they can to avoid being bit mosquitoes - recommending everyone use bug spray and wear long clothes, especially at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are usually out more.

At home, it is recommended everyone put screens on any windows that open to keep bugs out.

In terms of trying to limit the number of mosquitoes, city officials say residents should do everything they can to get rid of standing water, meaning clean up puddles, bird baths and water bowls for pets, while also cleaning out gutters.

While most people who get West Nile won't feel sick, the state says about 1 in 5 people can get symptoms like fever, body aches, vomiting and rash - and for about one in 150 people, the symptoms can be serious or even fatal.