A rare but deadly mosquito virus infection has Massachusetts towns urging vigilance
3 months, 4 weeks ago

A rare but deadly mosquito virus infection has Massachusetts towns urging vigilance

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. State health officials announced last week a man in his 80s had caught the disease, the first human case found in Massachusetts since 2020. Meanwhile, state health officials warned that a cluster of four towns south of Worcester — Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster — are at “critical risk” after a man from Oxford caught the virus. State and local health officials urged people in those towns to avoid the peak mosquito biting times by finishing outdoor activities by 6 p.m. until Sept. 30 and then by 5 p.m. after that, until the first hard frost.

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Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

Associated Press  

A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs. Eastern equine encephalitis, which can cause symptoms including vomiting and seizures, infected a New Hampshire resident who later died, health officials reported last week. …

Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
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Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus

The Independent  

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Rare, deadly mosquito disease is causing alarm in New England. But how risky is "triple E" virus?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rare, deadly mosquito disease is causing alarm in New England. But how risky is "triple E" virus?

Salon  

For some, the high-pitched buzz of a mosquito has become even more sinister than usual. “In addition to recommending that people use mosquito repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient and clothing to reduce exposed skin, we also recommend that evening outdoor events be rescheduled to avoid the hours between dusk and dawn.” This is because mosquitoes most likely to spread …

Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts: Here’s what to know

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a deadly mosquito virus, has put Massachusetts towns …

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses

NPR  

Here's what you can do to protect yourself from mosquito borne viruses Mosquito borne illnesses are on the rise in the U.S. We'll find out which diseases are most common and what people can do to protect themselves. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering from West Nile virus, another mosquito-borne disease. CHANG: OK. GODOY: But if you do get it, …

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

Associated Press  

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. The New Hampshire health department said the virus has also been detected in one horse and several mosquito …

Massachusetts town approves voluntary LOCKDOWN after dark as fears of incurable mosquito-borne infection grow
4 months ago

Massachusetts town approves voluntary LOCKDOWN after dark as fears of incurable mosquito-borne infection grow

Daily Mail  

Residents in a Massachusetts town are being urged not to leave their homes after dark due to the spread of a deadly mosquito-borne virus. But Public Health Director Rike Sterrett told attendees: 'We don't want to see another human case of EEE this year. Town officials clarified on Facebook: 'This evening the Board of Health met for the first time …

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