am I the only one that didn't know mosquitoes could carry such dangerous viruses why are there not more people talking about the latest mosquito born thread in Massachusetts Health officials are urging residents in several Massachusetts towns to stay indoors after detecting mosquitoes carrying the Eastern equin en sephtis virus or ee this dangerous virus can cause severe neurological problems and even death while no human cases have been reported yet the presence of the virus in mosquitoes is a major health concern to protect yourself and your family the Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends using insect repellent wearing long sleeves and pants outdoors and avoiding outdoor activities during Peak mosquito hours also be sure to drain any standing water around your home to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes stay safe and take these precautions seriously for more updates stay tuned to your local news this is a developing story