With EEE and West Nile virus on the rise, mosquito season is far from over
At least 10 EEE cases have been reported across the country this year, with one death confirmed in New Hampshire. Besides EEE, dengue fever and West Nile virus are the most common mosquito-borne diseases in the US.
New York resident dies of rare mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis
A person has died in New York state from eastern equine encephalitis, prompting Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare the rare mosquito-borne illness an imminent threat to public
Second US death from EEE mosquito virus reported in New York, residents warned
New York is joining the states in the Northeast US warning about the eastern equine encephalitis virus after a New Yorker died from the disease.
NY resident tests positive for potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus EEE
A New York state resident tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis – the first human case of the mosquito-borne virus in nearly a decade. The Ulster County resident is hospitalized and state health officials said the county Department of Health is investigating the case,
NY Sees First Death From EEE Virus—How to Protect Yourself
NY state resident dies of EEE - first fatality in state since Central NY death in 2015
The state issues a declaration of an “imminent threat to public health,” freeing up money for spraying and other measures.
First EEE death in NY since 2015: What to know about the potentially fatal virus
New York's first eastern equine encephalitis death since 2015 has led to a public health declaration and a mosquito bite prevention campaign. Here's what to know about the rare but deadly virus.
New York resident dies from EEE; was state's first confirmed human case since 2015
A New York resident who contracted the first confirmed human case of Eastern equine encephalitis in the state in nearly a decade has died, according to the governor's office. The case was confirmed in Ulster County on Sept.
Here’s what to know after NY’s first mosquito-borne EEE death since 2015
An upstate New York resident died after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus on Monday, officials said.
New York resident with state’s first case of mosquito-borne EEE virus in nearly a decade has died
A New York state resident who was diagnosed with the state’s first confirmed case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in nearly 10 years has died, according to authorities who declared an imminent threat to public health The Ulster County patient — who was not identified — was diagnosed on Sept.
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From Covid to dengue, viral outbreaks seemed to be popping up all over. But maybe Americans are just more attuned to threats ...
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Florida Reports 70 Cases of Oropouche Fever Linked to Travel to Cuba
Health officials in Florida announced on Tuesday that the total number of Oropouche fever cases has reached 70 in 2024, all ...
Are mosquito-borne diseases becoming more common in Minnesota?
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of ...
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New Hampshire Dad Fighting For Life After Contracting 3 Mosquito-Bourne Viruses
Shutterstock A New Hampshire man is fighting to survive in the ICU after testing positive for three mosquito-borne illnesses. According to People.com, Joe Casey is the 54-year-old man currently on ...
Health department confirms local transmission of dengue fever virus in Palm Beach County
The disease, while rarely fatal, is painful and debilitating. Officials did not say where in the county the case occurred.
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New Hampshire dad in the ICU with 3 mosquito-borne illnesses, including EEE and West Nile
A New Hampshire man is sick with three different mosquito-borne illnesses, including EEE and West Nile. Doctors don't know ...
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Palm Beach County Health Officials Ramp Up Measures Against Locally-Acquired Dengue Fever Case
Palm Beach County officials respond to a local case of dengue fever, urging residents to take preventive measures against ...
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NIH awards establish pandemic preparedness research network
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a pandemic preparedness research network to conduct research on ...
New bill will increase penalties against drivers who hurt or kill pets
Vehicle law, as it stands now, protects pedestrians, cyclists, sheep, cattle and goats -- but not companion animals like dogs ...