Deadly Mosquito Virus in Massachusetts EEE

welcome to Mador reports where real articles come to life today we're covering a serious health alert that has recently emerged in Massachusetts this is based on an article published by anumore on August 25th 2024 on the Washington Post website a rare but deadly mosquito born virus known as Eastern equin intis or ee has Massachusetts on high alert the outbreak has prompted nearly a dozen towns in the state to take drastic measures to protect their communities Massachusetts Health officials confirmed the first human case of ee this year in Worcester County West of Boston the patient is an elderly man in his 80s as a result 10 communities in the state are now considered at high or critical risk for the virus in response to this health threat towns like Plymouth and Oxford have taken significant precautions Plymouth has closed all public parks and Fields From Dusk until dawn the peak activity time for mosquitoes Oxford has banned all outdoor activities on Town property after 6:00 p.m. Robbie Goldstein Massachusetts Department of Public Health commissioner emphasized the urgency of the situation stating we need to use all our available tools to reduce risk and protect our communities we are asking everyone to do their part Eastern equine in sephtis is a virus transmitted through mosquito bites though rare it's extremely serious approximately 30% of those infected with EE die and survivors often face long-term neurological [Music] issues to combat this outbreak Massachusetts Health officials are implementing mosquito spraying across Plymouth and Worcester counties between Dusk and Dawn this effort aims to reduce the number of mosquitoes carrying the virus residents are advised to take personal protective measures including using mosquito repellent wearing long sleeved clothing and draining any standing water around their homes it's also recommended to avoid outdoor activities during Peak mosquito hours symptoms of ee can be severe and include fever headache vomiting and seizures there is no vaccine for e nor is there a specific treatment in the past outbreaks in Massachusetts have been fatal with 12 human cases and six deaths reported in 2019 alone in a recent memo Oxford's Town manager Jennifer M Callahan shared that the family of the infected individual is deeply concerned despite The Afflicted person's history of rarely getting bitten by mosquitoes he was recently bitten before showing symptoms the family's message is clear e is an extremely serious disease with significant physical and emotional consequences even if the person survives the impact can be profound in summary the outbreak of Eastern equin and sephtis in Massachusetts is a serious Public Health concern authorities are taking steps to limit the virus's spread but it's crucial for residents to stay informed and take personal precautions for more detailed information the link to the full article by anume is available in the description below thanks for watching please remember this video is a visual representation of the information provided in the news article and no individual seen in this video should be confused with anyone named in the article this video is for entertainment purposes stay safe and informed