Mosquito-Borne Illness Outbreak in Northeastern U.S.

Several towns, including Sudbury, have been identified as high-risk areas for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus, prompting officials to issue warnings and preventive measures. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities during peak mosquito biting times and take precautions such as wearing bug spray and protective clothing. The CDC has recommended measures to prevent contracting the West Nile Virus. A man in New Hampshire was diagnosed with multiple mosquito-borne illnesses after being bitten by a single mosquito.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus Warning in Massachusetts

State officials in Massachusetts are warning residents of heightened risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus carried by infected mosquitos. Aerial and truck-mounted spraying for mosquitos will be conducted in high-risk areas. Preventative measures include wearing protective clothing and using insect repellant.

Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreak in Plymouth, Massachusetts

A Massachusetts town has ordered its parks to close from dusk to dawn due to a high risk of a fatal mosquito-borne disease being spread. The disease, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), has a fatality rate of about 30% and no treatment or vaccine is available.

Massachusetts Towns Enact Evening Lockdown Due to Mosquito-Borne Disease

Four Massachusetts towns have enacted a voluntary evening lockdown to curb the spread of Eastern equine encephalitis, a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease, after the first human case since 2020 was confirmed in Worcester County.