First human case of EEE in Mass. since 2020 prompts warnings – and in one town, a curfew.

why are there not more people talking about the deadly mosquito threat in Massachusetts Plymouth has shut down its parks and Fields at night in a bid to protect its residents from the deadly Eastern equine and sephtis this isn't just a precaution a horse in Plymouth contracted EE and now the town's risk level is at high this disease has a frightening fatality rate of up to 70% survivors often face severe neurological issues Massachusetts has already seen its first human e case this year the first since 2020 Public Health officials have raised the ee risk to high or critical in 10 communities aerial and truck-mounted mosquito spraying campaigns are underway in Plymouth and Worcester counties folks this is a clear reminder of the very real danger posed by mosquito born illnesses stay safe avoid mosquito prone areas at Dusk and Dawn and take preventative measures seriously