EEE! Oxford & Several towns in Massachusetts are preparing for voluntary lockdowns following a human

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 Oxford 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 sarra fornier is also worried or children's sport