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Public Health alert from Massachusetts residents are on high alert as the state battles the
Resurgence of Eastern equin entis also known as ee or Triple E a rare but deadly mosquito
born virus before we dive in please make sure to subscribe to stay updated on crucial Health
news ee is not just any mosquito born virus it has a mortality rate of 30% to 50% making it one
of the most lethal of its kind despite being rare when outbreaks occur they can be devastating the
last significant activity in Massachusetts was between 2019 and 220 with 12 confirmed cases and
six deaths fast forward to today the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed this
year's first human case a man in his 80s from Worcester County this comes just over a month
after the first ee positive mosquito samples were found this season in response local Health
officials and Oxford have recommended an outdoor curfew From Dusk till Dawn the peak biting times
for many mosquitoes similarly Plymouth has closed all public parks and Fields during these hours
after a recent diagnosis in a horse escalated the risk level to high to combat the spread the state
plans to conduct aerial and truck mounted spraying in the most affected counties it's a Race Against
Time to reduce mosquito populations and prevent further infections if you're in Massachusetts be
vigilant the first symptoms of ee can appear 3 to 10 days after being bitten and include high fever
stiff neck headache and a sudden lack of energy this virus can cause severe brain inflammation
leading to a coma in just a week prevention is key since there's no vaccine or specific treatment for
ee use insect repellent wear long sleeve shirts and pants and avoid outdoor activity during Peak
mosquito hours amidst this outbreak there's also growing concern for the West Nile Virus another
mosquito born disease that recently hospitalized former niid director Anthony fouchy it's a
stark reminder of the ongoing battle against vectorborne diseases thank you for watching your
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