Oxford massachusetts is trying to prevent a Triple E outbreak. #triplee #virus

Oxford Massachusetts and three neighboring towns have a reason for concern as mosquitoes carrying a potentially deadly virus called Eastern equin entis or Triple E infected a resident who is now fighting for his life we don't want to see another human case of Triple E this year the rare but dangerous disease can cause swelling in the brain there's no treatment and anyone can get infected the death rate is as high as 30% even if you do survive um you usually there are long-term significant Health impacts neurological impacts Oxford has been declared a critical risk for Triple E prompting Health Department officials to recommend a 6 p.m curfew for outdoor activities including club sports these are recommendations they're not hard and stop requirements Triple E symptoms usually begin between 4 to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito according to the CDC now some of those symptoms can include Fe