Oxford Massachusetts and three neighboring towns have a reason for concern as mosquitoes carrying a potentially deadly virus called Eastern equin and sephtis or Triple E infected a resident who is now fighting for his life we don't want to see another human case of Triple E this year the rare but dangerous disease can cause swelling in the brain there's no treatment and anyone can get infected the death rate is as high as 30% even if you do survive um usually there are long-term significant Health impacts neurological impacts then get it spr has been declared a critical risk for Triple E prompting Health Department officials to recommend a 6 p.m curfew for outdoor activities including club sports these are recommendations they're not hard and stop requirements we are definitely nervous about it sorer is also worried our children's Sports Seasons football and cheer could be jeopardized but they're taking precautions by wearing mosquito repellent and long sleeve tops We Can't Stop like they need to get out there they to play this is their time to be social with their friends and be a part of a team now Triple E symptoms usually begin between 4 to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito according to the CDC now some of those symptoms can include fever headache and seizures Nora