"The death of an Ulster County man due to eastern equine encephalitis underscores the severity of this mosquito-borne illness which is fatal in 30% of cases."
"Public-health officials are facing backlash to EEE mitigation recommendations, recalling similar challenges encountered during COVID lockdowns, making community engagement critical for managing health risks."
"Climate change seems to be paralleling an increase in frequency for EEE outbreaks, as we observe changes in historical patterns and more cases emerging in recent years."
"Dr. Catherine Brown emphasizes that any time over one human case occurs, it's classified as an outbreak, highlighting the serious nature of EEE occurrences this year."
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