if you're in Plymouth Massachusetts you need to hear this parks and fields are off limits at night Eastern equin en sephtis or ee has been detected in Plymouth after a horse tested positive this rare but severe illness can lead to death or long-term health issues Plymouth has closed its parks and Fields at night to reduce the risk of mosquito bites e has a high fatality rate with death occurring in 33% to 70% of cases symptoms appear within 2 to 10 days of infection massachus has reported its first human case of e since 2020 prompting Health officials to elevate the risk level aerial and truck mounted mosquito spraying are planned for Plymouth County and parts of Worcester County additionally several communities including Boston are now at high risk for West Nile Virus the public is urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites especially in high-risk areas stay safe and informed this has been an important health update