I bet you didn't know mosquitoes could carry something this deadly the rare and lethal Eastern equin incilius or ee has struck Massachusetts a man in his 80s is the first confirmed case this year with a fatality rate of 30% ee is no small threat survivors often face serious neurological issues authorities have declared 10 communities at high or critical risk they're closing Parks after dusk restricting outdoor activities and rescheduling of events all to reduce the chance of mosquito bites remember folks protect yourself use insect repellent wear long sleeves and avoid Peak mosquito hours stay informed and stay safe