Northeastern Towns Lockdown to Combat Deadly Mosquito Virus EEE by Trending News

urgent update a deadly virus prompts lockdowns in parts of Massachusetts several towns including Douglas Oxford Sutton and Webster are now under voluntary evening lockdowns the cause the reappearance of Eastern eoin and sephtis or ee this mosquito born virus is highly dangerous leading to severe brain infections and in many cases death there is no specific treatment or vaccine for ee making prevention crucial authorities urge residents to stay indoors after SU sunet use mosquito repellent and eliminate standing water to curb mosquito breeding the outbreak has led to significant disruptions after school activities are cancelled and daily routines are upended while these measures may be inconvenient Health officials stress they are vital for Public Safety stay informed and stay safe follow the guidelines to protect yourself and your community from this serious threat trending news