Maine officials are considering declaring a public health emergency due to a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including EEE and West Nile virus cases.
The public health panel's recommendations aim to enhance funding and interventions to control the spread of these serious diseases, following similar actions in Massachusetts and Vermont.
Experts believe that urging residents to stay indoors at night can significantly reduce the risk of exposure to EEE and West Nile virus.
Although there have been no human cases recorded in Maine yet, the recent infections in animals, including a horse and two emus, signal potential risks for the community.
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