Massachusetts on High Alert: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Outbreak Confirmed

Massachusetts Health officials recently confirmed the state's first human case of Eastern Yin enil sea this year in a man in his 80s from Worcester County 10 communities are now at high or critical risk prompting measures like closing public parks From Dusk to Dawn and banning evening outdoor activities in some areas the state has not seen an e outbreak in for years and public health officials are urging residents to take precautions to minimize the risk and protect the community Eastern nin encil C is a virus transmitted by mosquito bites according to the CDC although it's rare e is highly dangerous about 30% of those infected die and many survivers experience long-term neurological issues the recent outbreak in Massachusetts coincides with an extended mosquito season in the US attributed to climate change and increasing temperatures the Northeast particularly has seen the most significant rise in mosquito friendly Days days with optimal humidity and temperature for mosquito activity resulting in more days suitable for mosquito breeding compared to past decades Eastern nin and seal C is a virus transmitted by mosquito bites according to the CDC although it's rare e is highly dangerous about 30% of those infected die and many survivors experience long-term neurological IC issues the recent outbreak in Massachusetts coincides with an extended mosquito season in the US attributed to climate change and increasing temperatures the Northeast particularly has seen the most significant rise in mosquito friendly Days days with optimal humidity and temperature for mosquito activity resulting in more days suitable for mosquito breeding compared to past decades the family of a person currently battling Easter NCoin andil C shared that their loved one who rarely got mosquito bites had mentioned being bitten shortly before showing symptoms they emphasize that e is a severe illness with significant physical and emotional effects regardless of whether the infected person survives highlighting the serious nature of the disease