Massachusetts health officials report a rise in Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases, with 10 counties at high risk due to confirmed human and animal infections.
"We have not seen an outbreak of EEE for four years in Massachusetts," stated Robbie Goldstein, urging communities to collaborate in reducing health risks from mosquito-borne viruses.
No vaccines or specific treatments exist for EEE, which has a 30% mortality rate and leaves many survivors with lasting neurological issues, emphasizing the virus's severity.
In response to EEE threats, communities like Plymouth and Oxford are implementing curfews and aerial spraying to mitigate mosquito exposure during high activity hours.
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