hey there folks of Massachusetts if you live in the area you might want to listen up there's a serious Public Health Alert in effect right now several towns across the state are on high alert due to a deadly mosquito born virus this is not your average mosquito bite we're talking about Eastern equin and sephtis or E this virus is rare but it's extremely dangerous it has a fatality rate of about 30% one in three people who contract it don't survive the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has detected ee in multiple mosquito samples town like Carver Middleboro and Rochester urge everyone to stay indoors From Dusk Till Dawn so what can you do to protect yourself avoid being outside during these hours wear long sleeves and use insect repellent drain standing water around your home symptoms can range from mild flu like symptoms to severe brain inflammation If you experience sudden headaches high fever or confusion seek medical attention immediately let's be proactive Massachusetts stay safe stay informed and let's beat this virus together thanks for tuning in