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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. …

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Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

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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  

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New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after contracting mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

The Independent  

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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  

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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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