eastern equine encephalitis News

Mosquito-Borne Encephalitis Virus Takes Life of New Hampshire Resident

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services …

Rare and Deadly Mosquito Virus Infection Has Massachusetts Towns on Alert

A rare but deadly disease spread by mosquitoes has one town in Massachusetts closing its parks and fields each evening. Four other towns are urging people to avoid going outdoors at night. They’re concerned about eastern equine encephalitis. State health …