Eastern equine encephalitis has resurfaced, leading to at least one fatality in New Hampshire and a rise in cases prompting emergency public health measures in Massachusetts.
Public parks and playfields in Massachusetts are closing, and outdoor activities are curtailed to reduce mosquito exposure, as the state grapples with a significant increase in eastern equine encephalitis cases.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst's Stephen Rich noted that mosquito control experts had anticipated a surge in cases this year, warning of a serious public health threat.
As eastern equine encephalitis concerns rise, other mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue and West Nile virus, are also straining public health resources this summer.
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