Residents across ten communities in Massachusetts are urged to stay indoors at night due to a concerning outbreak of Eastern equine encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus.
This virus, endemic in North America, has led to a troubling rise in cases this year, prompting aggressive mosquito control measures in several states.
Public health officials maintain vigilance as experts emphasize that while E.E.E. cases are rare, the peak season for mosquito-borne illnesses continues into the fall.
Precautionary measures are critical as the main risk involves exposure to mosquitoes, which carry the Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
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