Rare mosquito-borne virus reported in Alabama and New York, …
Aug 22, 2023 · CNN — Health officials in two states are warning people to take precautions against mosquito bites because of the presence of Eastern equine encephalitis virus, which spreads through the bite...
New York Resident Dies of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Infection
Sep 23, 2024 · The first person to be diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis in New York in nearly a decade has died, prompting Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare the rare, mosquito-borne viral illness an...
Mosquito virus leads to nightly closure of Massachusetts town parks
Aug 26, 2024 · A Massachusetts town is closing its public parks and fields at night after a horse tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but lethal mosquito-borne disease.
In-state case of EEE detected in Maine for 1st time in nearly a decade
5 days ago · Health officials believe a Penobscot County resident diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis acquired the disease within Maine, making it the first in-state acquisition of the illness since ...
What is EEE? Map of cases, symptoms of eastern equine encephalitis
Aug 29, 2024 · The eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has put residents in the Northeast on alert after news of a death in New Hampshire and cases in three other states. On average, about 11...
Town urges curfew over mosquito-spread disease that kills up to …
Aug 22, 2024 · The virus causes Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), which kills between 30 and 50 percent of people who are stricken—who are often children under the age of 15 and the elderly.
What is EEE? The mosquito-borne virus that killed a New York ... - CBS News
Sep 24, 2024 · A New York resident who tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis has died, prompting questions about the rare mosquito-borne disease.
About Eastern Equine Encephalitis | Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus …
May 15, 2024 · Eastern equine encephalitis is caused by a virus spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is a rare but serious disease. People living in areas where eastern equine encephalitis virus circulates should protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.
Person from Penobscot County tests positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Story by NEWS CENTER Maine Staff. • 50m. A person from Penobscot County has tested presumptive positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The case was "locally acquired," because the person ...
Presence of rare eastern equine encephalitis virus has Northeast …
Aug 28, 2024 · Officials in Massachusetts and surrounding states are on high alert after recent tests detected a reemergence of the rare but deadly eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus in the region.