Natick High School has postponed Friday night's football game over growing concerns about West Nile Virus. The game against Newton North will instead be played Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at Natick High School.

On Friday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health elevated Natick's risk level for West Nile Virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, to "high." There have been four confirmed West Nile Virus infections in Massachusetts this year.

The game was rescheduled because the Natick Board of Health advised that all athletic and outdoor activities be strictly concluded before dusk.

Melissa Spash, Superintendent of Natick Public Schools, said effective Friday, all outdoor school events that occur after 7 p.m. will remain canceled until further notice, pending updates from public he

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