Deadly Mosquito Virus Alert in Mass.: Towns Urge Residents to Stay Indoors at Night!

hey everyone it's time for a crucial update on a serious health concern right here in Massachusetts a rare and deadly virus called Eastern equine incilius or ee has been detected in several communities this virus is spread by mosquitoes and has a staggering 30% fatality rate survivors often face severe neurological problems the first human case this year was reported in Worcester County prompting Health officials to declare 10 communities at high risk with a longer mosquito season due to climate change we've seen an increase in mosquito Days by an average of 14 compared to a few decades ago now what can you do to protect yourself local authorities are conducting aerial spraying to Target infected mosquitoes you should use mosquito repellent wear protective clothing and avoid outdoor activities during Peak mosquito hours typically Dusk and Dawn symptoms of ee can start with fever headache and vomiting but can quickly escalate to seizures and behavioral changes unfortunately there are no vaccines or specific treatments for this virus making prevention absolutely vital Massachusetts has dealt with e outbreaks before and they are not to be taken lightly just recently a patient has been fighting for their life in the hospital a stark reminder that this virus spares no one even if you rarely get bitten you are still at risk so stay safe follow the guidelines and share this information with your friends and family prevention is our best defense against EE and and don't forget to hit that subscribe button to stay updated with all the latest news thanks for watching and take care

Share your thoughts

Related Transcripts

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) crisis in Massachusetts thumbnail
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) crisis in Massachusetts

Category: People & Blogs

The town of plymouth massachusetts has decided to close its parks and recreational fields during the evening hours due to an increased threat of eastern equine and sephtis or ee a rare but potentially deadly virus transmitted by mosquitoes this precautionary measure follows the identification of ee... Read more

Deadly Mosquito Virus: Is Your Town at Risk? EEE Outbreak Alert thumbnail
Deadly Mosquito Virus: Is Your Town at Risk? EEE Outbreak Alert

Category: Entertainment

Hey there health enthusiasts have you ever thought about the tinest creatures causing the biggest scares well today we're diving into a story that's got entire towns in the us shutting down parks and playgrounds from dusk till dawn why because of a rare but deadly mosquito born virus called eastern... Read more

Deadly Mosquito Virus Puts Massachusetts Towns on High Alert | USA Update thumbnail
Deadly Mosquito Virus Puts Massachusetts Towns on High Alert | USA Update

Category: News & Politics

Deadly mosquito virus strikes massachusetts what you need to know a deadly threat is buzzing through massachusetts this summer eastern equin entis or e is back and it's putting entire communities on edge massachusetts has just confirmed its first human case of ea this year a rare but deadly virus spread... Read more

DEADLY Mosquito Virus Has Mass. Residents Staying INSIDE thumbnail
DEADLY Mosquito Virus Has Mass. Residents Staying INSIDE

Category: News & Politics

Got mosquito repellent you might want to stock up a rare but deadly mosquito born virus has massachusetts towns taking drastic measures eastern equin and sephtis try saying that three times fast has been confirmed in worcester county 10 communities are now on high alert plymouth for instance has closed... Read more

Mosquito Virus Alert in Massachusetts Towns – What You Need to Know thumbnail
Mosquito Virus Alert in Massachusetts Towns – What You Need to Know

Category: People & Blogs

Imagine enjoying a peaceful summer evening only to find out that the mosquitoes buzzing around could carry a deadly virus that's the alarming reality for several towns in massachusetts right now what's going on and how can you protect yourself let's break it down hey everyone welcome back to the channel... Read more

Massachusetts on High Alert: Deadly Mosquito Virus! thumbnail
Massachusetts on High Alert: Deadly Mosquito Virus!

Category: People & Blogs

I bet you didn't know mosquitoes could carry something this deadly the rare and lethal eastern equin incilius or ee has struck massachusetts a man in his 80s is the first confirmed case this year with a fatality rate of 30% ee is no small threat survivors often face serious neurological issues authorities... Read more

"Massachusetts Confirms EEE Virus Cases Amid Growing Mosquito Threat" thumbnail
"Massachusetts Confirms EEE Virus Cases Amid Growing Mosquito Threat"

Category: News & Politics

"massachusetts residents urged to take precautions as eee virus cases emerge, heightening concerns over mosquito-borne illnesses." Read more

Massachusetts Battles Rare Mosquito Virus Outbreak thumbnail
Massachusetts Battles Rare Mosquito Virus Outbreak

Category: News & Politics

Hey everyone today i've got some important news to share that's especially relevant for all you health enthusiasts out there there's been an outbreak of a rare mosquito born virus in massachusetts and it's crucial to stay informed so let's dive right in first off the virus in question is the eastern... Read more

Deadly Mosquito Virus in Massachusetts: What We Know thumbnail
Deadly Mosquito Virus in Massachusetts: What We Know

Category: News & Politics

Hey everyone today i've got an important update on a serious health concern emerging from massachusetts there's been a confirmed case of eastern equine incilius or ee in an elderly man marking the state's first human case since 2020 this mosquito born virus is rare but extremely dangerous with a high... Read more

US reports nearly 300 cases of mosquito-borne West Nile virus thumbnail
US reports nearly 300 cases of mosquito-borne West Nile virus

Category: Howto & Style

In recent weeks the united states has been on high alert and that is due to surge in the west nile virus cases the virus which is primarily spread due to mosquito has been making headlines as several notable individuals including a doctor whose name is fy the former director of national institute of... Read more

EEE VIRUS THREAT IN MASSACHUSETTS: PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY | 2024 thumbnail
EEE VIRUS THREAT IN MASSACHUSETTS: PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY | 2024

Category: News & Politics

Have you ever heard of a virus that can cause brain inflammation spread by something as small as a mosquito it's called ee and while it's rare it's something we need to be aware of here in massachusetts in today's video we're going to unpack everything you need to know about ee how it spreads and most... Read more

Concern over EEE virus grows amid second Mass. human case thumbnail
Concern over EEE virus grows amid second Mass. human case

Category: News & Politics

Confirmed. jen. maria plymouth county is taking a proactive approach to help prevent more infections here. and that includes making restrictions to parks and to sports outdoors. when it's buggier. that does include changes to athletics. tonight, plymouth county reporting its first human case of eastern... Read more