First human case of EEE in Mass. since 2020 prompts warnings - and in one town, a curfew

"This is the first time we have seen a person infected with EEE in Massachusetts since 2020," said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD. "EEE is a rare but serious disease and a public health concern. We want to remind residents of the need to protect themselves from mosquito bites, especially in areas of the state where we are seeing EEE activity."

"In addition to recommending that people use mosquito repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient and clothing to reduce exposed skin, we also recommend that evening outdoor events be rescheduled to avoid the hours between dusk and dawn," said State Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine M. Brown. "The mosquitoes most likely to spread EEE are most active during these times."

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