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Recently confirmed was the first case in St. Johns County, since 2005, of a virus that is transmitted to horses and humans by infected mosquitoes, Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Mosquito-borne infections in people can cause headache, fever, dizziness, confusion, movement disorders and coma. (The St. Augustine Record)
Law & Disorder: Teen gets 35-year term for role in slaying of food deliveryman May 22, 2008
Health officials recently confirmed a case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse in St. Johns County. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. (Florida Times-Union)
EEE threat waning, trackers eye new mosquito-borne threat May 18, 2008
Four years after Eastern equine encephalitis was first detected in Essex County, the region's top mosquito tracker is confident the latest outbreak of the potentially deadly virus, which spikes about every 15 years, is waning ... Chikungunya is rarely fatal, but it is more easily spread than West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis, diseases that also are relatively rare in Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Final Briefs Delivered In Mosquito Ditch Case May 8, 2008
"But I think the county has acknowledged it's not effective to do that. But the [Suffolk County Executive Steve] Levy administration claims that dredging ditches and ponds in wetlands, and spraying pesticides, reduces the threat of West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis. This is false. Vector Control devotes more than 90% of its budget to controlling salt marsh mosquitoes that present no threat to human health." "The Peconic Baykeeper has brought many suits against the county, and I can't... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Tire Recycling Day Saturday May 2, 2008
As they bite various birds and mammals, these mosquitoes can acquire West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, dog heartworm, St. Louis encephalitis, or LaCrosse encephalitis. You, your dog or your horse might be next in line. (Fulton County News, PA)
Progress being made in war on mosquito-borne illnesses Apr 20, 2008
The governor recently issued an executive order that implements a new mosquito-control policy for state-owned lands aimed at helping reduce public health threats such as West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis. The policy was crafted by a group chaired by Exeter state Sen. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NH steps up fight against mosquitoes on state land Apr 2, 2008
The goal is to reduce the threat from diseases such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Since 2004, 11 human cases of Triple-EEE have been reported in New Hampshire, and two people have died. (Concord Monitor)
Horse dies from EEE disease Mar 23, 2008
Published: Sunday, March 23, 2008 6:07 AM EDT A Columbia County horse was euthanized after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis last week, and state officials are advising horse owners to have their animals vaccinated. Mark Lander, Columbia Countys Environmental Health Department director, confirmed the positive EEE case Friday evening. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Head of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to visit N.H. Mar 8, 2008
CONCORD, N.H. - The head of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will visit New Hampshire this spring to discuss efforts to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Dr. Julie Gerberding will review the state's mosquito surveillance program and work with local volunteer groups on their public awareness efforts. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Health officials warn of increase in encephalitis threat Feb 22, 2008
Volusia County health officials are warning residents to take precautions after another horse infection, more sentinel chickens' antibodies and trapped mosquitoes have shown the threat of mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis has increased ... Four sentinel chickens have tested positive for the eastern equine encephalitis, which shows the disease-carrying insects have bitten them ... Eastern equine encephalitis is fatal in 40 percent of humans infected. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mosquito abatement program here experienced growth in '07 Feb 21, 2008
Jones also noted that for 2007 and 2006 there were no reported cases of West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis or Eastern Equine Encephalitis, all mosquito-borne diseases, in Iberia Parish. According to the state Department of Health and Hospitals, there were four reported West Nile Virus cases in the parish in 2005, as well as one in 2003 and two in 2002. (New Iberia, LA)
Epping school districts seeks money for mosquito spraying Feb 11, 2008
The school district's proposed budget includes $5,000 to spray for mosquitoes that could carry Eastern equine encephalitis, or Triple E. Last fall, the district had to scramble to find money for emergency spraying after a man, boy and horse in the area all became infected. Meanwhile, the town's health officer says he wants to focus on educating the public about the dangers of Triple E.. (Concord Monitor)
More of this story Dec 30, 2007
Athletic directors in Hanover, Cohasset and Kingston said the threat of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis forced cancellations and kept people away from games last year. Of all sports, football brings in the most ticket money in South Shore towns surveyed, typically followed by basketball and soccer. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Smoking banned in Exeter town vehicles Nov 29, 2007
The policy is designed to reduce the risk of contracting Eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus and other disease through effective mosquito control measures. It is effective Monday, Dec. 3. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Postcards from pols': Don't let fliers fool you Nov 25, 2007
We worry about contracting things like Eastern equine encephalitis (more popularly known as EEE) and West Nile virus. Our lives are completely wired to the Internet, from how we communicate to how we listen to music to how we go or don't go shopping. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Protect against diseases when hunting or enjoying outdoor activities Nov 22, 2007
Mosquitoes can carry organisms that cause illnesses such as St. Louis encephalitis, eastern equine encephalitis, dengue fever and West Nile infection. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain with symptoms including intense headache, high fever, nausea, weakness, muscle tenderness, disorientation and coma. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Newfields 13-year-old with EEE recovering and all smiles Nov 16, 2007
Nathan contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis from an infected mosquito and recently returned home after spending several months in a Boston hospital ... NEWFIELDS Nathan Gray's participation in Tuesday's centennial celebration at Newfields Elementary School was his first time out in a large crowd after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis from an infected mosquito. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State reports Hampton resident has EEE Nov 16, 2007
HAMPTON A resident of the town has become the state's third human case of Eastern equine encephalitis this year. The middle-aged man, whose name was not released, tested positive for the disease through testing that occurred on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Deadly virus finds new home in rural West Nov 5, 2007
Health authorities in New England the past few years have sounded alarms about another virus spread by bugs, Eastern equine encephalitis, the deadliest of all mosquito-borne germs. Maybe, DeMaria said, people really paid attention, and by heeding warnings about Eastern equine - wearing long-sleeved shirts and slathering on bug repellent - they also avoided West Nile. (Boston Globe)
Moms persuasion prompts EEE plan Nov 4, 2007 Federal help coming to fight mosquitos in N.H. Nov 1, 2007 Town reacts following alpaca's EEE death Oct 26, 2007 Equines, Humans Get Mosquito Virus Oct 21, 2007 Alpaca in Raymond dies from EEE Oct 18, 2007 Warming and health effects Oct 18, 2007 Mosquito bite victim opens eyes after weeks in coma Oct 11, 2007 U.K. Man in Coma After Getting EEE in New Hampshire Oct 10, 2007 Man in coma after mosquito bite Oct 9, 2007 Scottish man contracts Triple-E while visiting New England Oct 9, 2007 BBQ fund-raiser collects $2,400 for family of boy with EEE Oct 9, 2007 DPH reports fourth human case of West Nile virus in Medford Oct 8, 2007 Briton falls victim to rare mosquito virus Oct 8, 2007 Towns spray after more infected mosquitoes found Oct 5, 2007 Massachusetts confirms 4th West Nile case Oct 5, 2007 Mosquito pools test positive for EEE Oct 4, 2007 Fourth human case of West Nile reported in Massachusetts Oct 4, 2007 Legislators, citizens debate EEE prevention Sep 29, 2007 Moms make YouTube video, meet Lynch Sep 28, 2007 Selectmen: no sports after dark Sep 28, 2007 Officials: Scottish man likely contracted EEE in NH or RI Sep 27, 2007 Scottish man likely got EEE in N.H. Sep 27, 2007 Exeter Rep Files Mosquito Bill Sep 22, 2007 2nd bird identified with West Nile Virus in NH Sep 20, 2007 West Nile Virus still a threat, two more Bay State cases Sep 20, 2007 City woman contracts West Nile Sep 19, 2007 Satellites to put Lyme ticks under microscope Sep 16, 2007 Mosquitoes leaving mark in Berrien and Cass Sep 15, 2007 Group forms to push for EEE education, prevention Sep 14, 2007 Dry summer has been bad news for mosquitoes in Mass. Sep 13, 2007 State warns of mosquito-borne virus in northern Indiana Sep 13, 2007 Neighbors set up fund for family of boy with EEE Sep 11, 2007 Summer may be winding down -- but not the mosquitoes and ticks Sep 8, 2007 EEE hits a little too close to home Sep 8, 2007 Emergency spraying in Newfields, at CMS Sep 5, 2007 School guarding against EEE threat Sep 5, 2007 EEE victim is 'critical' Sep 4, 2007 Westport, Connecticut reports west Nile positive mosquitoes Sep 4, 2007 Missing swimmer's body is found Sep 2, 2007 Newfields resident diagnosed with Triple-E Sep 2, 2007 EEE case confirmed in Newfields Sep 2, 2007 West Nile Virus case discovered in Brattleboro Sep 1, 2007 West Nile virus mosquitoes identified in Westport Aug 31, 2007 Town throws out cease-and-desist on local family Aug 31, 2007 N.H. horse dies of Triple E Aug 28, 2007 Horse confirmed dead from EEE Aug 28, 2007 Man electrocuted on T's Orange Line Aug 25, 2007 Exeter to join Newton in mosquito spraying Aug 25, 2007 Not out of woods with mosquitoes Aug 24, 2007 Emergency spraying begins tonight in Newton Aug 24, 2007 After man contracts EEE, emergency mosquito spraying in Newton Aug 23, 2007 Weather keeping viruses at bay Aug 23, 2007 EEE case reported in N.H. Aug 21, 2007 EEE strikes Newton resident Aug 21, 2007 First human case of EEE this year identified in N.H. resident Aug 21, 2007 Man charged with slaying of girlfriend Aug 17, 2007 First two West Nile infections, neither with symptoms Aug 16, 2007 Virus-carrying mosquitoes in 3 counties Aug 15, 2007 Dead birds not as good indicator of viruses Aug 13, 2007 Birds out as EEE indicator Aug 12, 2007 Mosquito-borne virus found in 3 counties Aug 11, 2007 More reports of Triple E and West Nile in Mass. Aug 11, 2007 More of this story Aug 9, 2007 Driver arraigned in deadly I-93 plunge Aug 8, 2007 Mosquito-borne viruses on the rise last month Aug 8, 2007
Things are moving quickly in the fight against Eastern equine encephalitis. On Oct. 24, N.H. Gov. John Lynch requested an arboviral policy for state-owned lands to be complete this coming January. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State gets federal help fighting EEE Nov 2, 2007
Judd Gregg and John Sununu, R-N.H., announced Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will increase assistance to New Hampshire for Eastern equine encephalitis surveillance and control. Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, director of the CDC, said in response to a recent letter from the senators that the CDC will coordinate with New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to review the state's mosquito surveillance program and plan a spring 2008 visit to New Hampshire. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Judd Gregg and John Sununu say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help the state check for and control mosquitos to fight Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The CDC says it's already been working closely with state officials, but will work to increase coordination with the state Department of Health and Human Services and send a representative to the state next spring. (Concord Monitor)
RAYMOND Michael Morrison, the president of Municipal Pest Management Services, the company that does mosquito management for the town, said the alpaca that was diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) last week was a rare case at this time of year. "I'm baffled why EEE showed up in mammals," he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ohio, West Virginia, and North Carolina have recorded cases of the viral disease La Crosse encephalitis this year, and Ohio logged two cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) ... A horse in northwest Ohio and one in the central portion of the Buckeye state were discovered to have contracted EEE, Eastern equine encephalitis. (Suite101.com)
RAYMOND, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire health officials say an alpaca from Raymond has died from eastern equine encephalitis, and they are urging animal owners to protect themselves and their animals from the mosquito-borne disease, often called "Triple E.". Animals should be vaccinated where appropriate and vetinary-approved repellents should be used to prevent mosquito bites, says Nicholas Toumpas, the acting commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services. (Concord Monitor)
In the United States, he noted that ticks, mosquitoes and other insects that carry diseases such as West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Lyme disease are already spreading to areas once considered too cold for them to survive. Epstein will also participate in a panel discussing the West Nile Virus at 11 a.m. Oct 26 in the PSUB Wood River Suite of ISU's Pond Student Union Building. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The painter and decorator is thought to be the first European case of the rare Eastern Equine Encephalitis, also known as Triple E. It is one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in North America with a mortality rate of about a third. Despite yesterday's development, Mr Nicholson still cannot move and is not aware of his surroundings. (Scotsman)
After returning home, he began exhibiting signs of Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE as it is more commonly known. EEE is fatal in about 35 percent of all cases. (Fox News)
The virus, known as Eastern Equine Encephalitis or Triple E, is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases on the North American continent ... " Dr Lorna Willocks, NHS Lothian consultant in public health, said: "We are aware of a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) where the patient had recently returned from the US.. (BBC News -- Health)
EDINBURGH, Scotland -- A Scottish man is in a coma after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis. Michael Nicholson, 35, is believed to have contracted the mosquito born virus during a fishing trip to New Hampshire over the summer. (WHDH-TV)
John Crisp and Jim Ryan serve as volunteer barbequers Saturday during a fund-raiser chicken barbeque for the family of Nathan Gray, a Newfields boy who is recovering from Eastern equine encephalitis ... It was a rare night out for the family who has been spending most of its time at a Boston hospital since their son Nathan contracted Eastern equine encephalitis this summer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Just last week, New Hampshire announced that four (four) new mosquito pools have tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. The pools were from the towns of Brentwood, Fremont, Kingston and Newton. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Michael Nicholson, 35, was in a critical condition in a coma in the Western General hospital in Edinburgh last night after contracting the eastern equine encephalitis virus, also known as Triple E, while holidaying on the east coast of the US.. Mr Nicholson, a painter and decorator from Livingston in west Lothian, was infected when bitten while fishing in New Hampshire in August, according to his family. (Guardian Unlimited)
Public health officials announced yesterday that they found mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis in two more towns: Fremont and Kingston. Infected mosquitoes also were found for a second time in Newton and Brentwood. (Concord Monitor)
In a separate announcement yesterday, the New Hampshire health authorities confirmed that they have detected fresh evidence that Eastern Equine Encephalitis, another disease spread by mosquitoes, is still circulating. The health officials said four new mosquito pools have tested positive for EEE. The infected mosquitoes are found in four towns close to the Massachusetts border, including Brentwood, Fremont, Kingston and Newton, New Hampshire. (The Money Times)
CONCORD The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced Wednesday positive tests for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in four mosquito pools found in Brentwood, Fremont, Kingston, and Newton ... Eastern equine encephalitis is a virus transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird or other animal. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New Hampshire health officials also announced today that four new mosquito pools have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in four towns close to the Massachusetts border. They include Brentwood, Fremont, Kingston and Newton, New Hampshire. (Boston Herald)
STRATHAM Thursday night a public meeting was held at the Stratham Municipal Center because of concerns of state Fish and Game Department land in town not being treated earlier in the season to kill mosquitoes that could carry the potentially fatal Eastern equine encephalitis. State officials from Fish and Game and Health and Human Services as well as state legislators and a representative of Governor John Lynchs office discussed the situation. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
STRATHAM After posting a video on YouTube, a group of mothers fighting against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) accomplished one of its goals yesterday. The mothers met with Gov. John Lynch to discuss increasing awareness and mosquito-control measures. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hilaire said that in addition to concerns about Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), children should not be running around in the dark when they can trip in holes or ruts. St. Hilaire also expressed concerns about people, especially children, crossing the street at night near The Plains. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Scottish man diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis may have contracted the disease in New Hampshire or Rhode Island, health officials said Wednesday ... Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a virus transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. (Concord Monitor)
CONCORD (AP) A Scottish man diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis may have contracted the disease in New Hampshire or Rhode Island, health officials said Wednesday ... Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a virus transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Quandts bill, which is still being drafted, would change the state Department of Health and Human Services policy for declaring a public health threat or emergency with regards to Eastern Equine Encephalitis or West Nile Virus. He would like to see DHHS have the ability to issue a public health threat or emergency early in the mosquito season for towns or areas that have had positive mosquitoes, or human cases, in the past three years. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
People can get West Nile Virus and eastern equine encephalitis when bitten by mosquitos that feed on infected birds. The threat of both illnesses does not end until there is a killing frost, so public health officials are reminding anyone who is spending time outdoors to use repellent, wear long sleeves and long pants when possible and get rid of standing water, where mosquitos breed. (Concord Monitor)
Even though it may feel like fall, September is still a key time period for human cases of West Nile Virus and eastern equine encephalitis, another dangerous mosquito-borne illness, said Al DeMaria, director of Communicable Disease Control at DPH.. With the recent rains and warm weather scheduled for later this week, we re likely to see continued mosquito activity for several more weeks, he said. (Boston Herald)
It is important to remember that this is still the key time period for human cases of both WNV and eastern equine encephalitis, both of which are transmitted to humans by being bitten by infected mosquitoes, according to Al DeMaria, state director of communicable disease control. Were really not out of the woods for risk of these infections until the first hard frost, Ms. Rheaume said. (Worcester Telegram)
They hope the same method could be used to help study and track diseases such as Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus or even the avian flu. "That predictive ability is something we'll achieve down the road," said project co-investigator Xiangming Xiao of the UNH Complex Systems Research Center within the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Everyone seems to be having problems with mosquitoes and now, with the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), people want to know how to keep themselves safe ... "Eastern equine encephalitis has been a round for a while, it's just that West Nile has gotten all of the attention the last five or six years, so no one really has heard anything about it," said Gary Witkowski, Berrien County Health Department Environmental Health Services manager ... Witkowski said even though the Eastern equine... (Dowagiac News, MI)
EXETER A growing contingent of mothers is mobilizing in the fight against Eastern equine encephalitis with hopes of raising awareness and increasing mosquito control measures. We arent just going to stand by anymore, said Audrey Dean, a mother from Exeter who is spearheading the organization of the group called Concerned Seacoast Moms Against EEE.. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A dry summer has yielded at least one benefit: fewer mosquitoes carrying highly lethal Eastern equine encephalitis ... Eastern equine encephalitis is the deadliest of all ailments spread by mosquitoes, killing one-third to one-half of people who contract the illness. (Boston Globe)
The Indiana Board of Animal Health says a horse in Elkhart County has been diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis and that recent rains are breeding mosquitoes that carry the virus. State officials say Elkhart, LaGrange, LaPorte, and St. Joseph County residents should try to eliminate mosquito breeding areas and wear insect repellent or long pants and sleeves outside. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
So when residents found out their young neighbor 13-year-old Nathan Gray was battling Eastern Equine Encephalitis, they wanted to do something to help him and his parents Ralph and Robin. Neighbors have established the Nathans Grand Slam Against EEE fund through Citizens Bank to help his family with expenses, said Chris Hutchins, the neighborhoods spokesperson. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hunters, anglers, hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts in New Hampshire are being warned to protect themselves by wearing long shirts, neutral colors and insect repellent to ward off any possibility of the West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Lyme Disease also can strike this time of year. (Concord Monitor)
I am absolutely terrified of Eastern equine encephalitis right now. News that a boy in Newfields has the disease was a bit too close to home for me. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NEWFIELDS Dragon Mosquito Control is spraying for mosquitoes on all roads in town and around the elementary school in the wake of news that a young child in town has contracted Eastern equine encephalitis ... "Eastern equine encephalitis is a very serious illness, but it is also preventable and we want people to know that."The most important thing to do is avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
STRATHAM Mosquitoes collected in Newfields where a seventh-grade boy has been diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis are negative for EEE, but additional trapping will take place over the next two weeks. Sarah MacGregor, of Dragon Mosquito Control, said while the mosquitoes collected on Saturday and Sunday nights tested negative, they are the species of mosquito than can transmit EEE or West Nile disease. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NEWFIELDS The small community was pulling together Monday as news spread that a young resident of town was hospitalized in critical condition battling eastern equine encephalitis. "My heart is breaking for that family," Newfields Selectman Wes Moore said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The state agency also announced the first mosquitoes testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) ... " "The confirmation of eastern equine encephalitis and continued isolations of West Nile virus highlight the advice to take the threat of mosquito-borne diseases seriously at this time of year ... " said Theodore Andreadis, Ph.D., Chief Medical Entomologist for the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but often serious disease... (Food Consumer)
Resident has Eastern equine encephalitis CONCORD - A young resident of Newfields was in critical condition yesterday after becoming the second person diagnosed with potentially deadly Eastern equine encephalitis in the state this summer. Dr. Jose Montero, state epidemiologist, said officials believe the patient was bitten by an infected mosquito in Newfields or nearby. (Boston Globe)
CONCORD A second person has been diagnosed with potentially deadly Eastern equine encephalitis in New Hampshire, health officials say ... For more information on West Nile Virus or eastern equine encephalitis, call the NH Department of Health and Human Services toll-free West Nile Virus Information Line at 866-273-NILE (6543), or visit the DHHS website at www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A young Newfields resident has contracted the potentially deadly Eastern equine encephalitis and is in critical condition in a Massachusetts hospital, a state health official said on Saturday. Officials would not release the identity or age of the victim, citing confidentiality issues and the need to respect the privacy of the family, but State Epidemiologist Dr. Jose Montero confirmed his condition. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Since West Nile -- and Eastern equine encephalitis -- is a virus, antibiotics will not kill it, though medications are available to deal with the symptoms. Those most susceptible are people 50 years or older, said Tassler during a telephone interview Friday, and those who are already sick or have compromised immune systems. (Brattleboro Reformer)
Also announced were the first mosquitoes testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (BEE) ... The Westport Weston Health District issued the following statement: "Once again, West Nile Virus has surfaced in Connecticut. A positive pool of mosquitoes trapped in Sherwood Park have tested positive for WNV. This is the first positive pool of mosquitoes in town identified by the State Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station this year. The Westport... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Middlemiss pointed out that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) had been found in the neighboring towns of Newton and Brentwood and that Kingston should not encourage children to be out at nighttime, especially under lights that will attract insects. Middlemiss said that the risk of EEE and West Nile virus is extremely high and that the town should not create a situation that could heighten children's risk of exposure to those health hazards The selectmen agreed and decided not to illuminate The... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A horse in Kensington has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis. State Veterinarian Jason Stull is urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals to protect them from the disease, which is transmitted by bites from infected mosquitoes. (Concord Monitor)
CONCORD The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Services announced today that a horse in Kensington has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis ... Questions about Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, or bird surveillance can be answered by calling the toll-free West Nile Virus/Eastern Equine Encaphalitis information line at 1-866-273-NILE (6453) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by checking the New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Health Agent Cathleen Drinan said Halifax is in one of three areas in Southeastern Massachusetts warned by the state that they are at a high risk for human cases of West Nile virus or Eastern equine encephalitis. WENHAM Couple donate $60m to Gordon College Gordon College has received a $60 million endowment gift from a California couple with two grandchildren enrolled at the school, the largest gift in the history of the Christian liberal arts college. (Boston Globe)
EXETER, N.H. (AP) -- Exeter plans to spray next week for mosquitoes in town parks and public areas after word that a resident in nearby Newton contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Health Officer Ken Berkenbush said the spraying is good for 3 to 4 weeks, so school kids will have more protection. (Concord Monitor)
As the region weathers the height of the mosquito season, the number of mosquitoes testing positive for the potentially deadly diseases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis or West Nile is creeping up. Since Aug. 1, EEE has been detected in mosquitoes in Easton, Halifax, Kingston, Plympton, Raynham, and West Bridgewater, while West Nile has shown up in mosquitoes in Brockton, Easton, Foxborough, and Weymouth. (Boston Globe)
Town workers decided to take the extra precaution after a man contracted Eastern equine encephalitis. He's expected to recover, but it's the second human case of the virus for Newton in two years. (Concord Monitor)
NEWTON, N.H. (AP) -- After a man contracted Eastern equine encephalitis, Newton officials have approved emergency spraying for mosquitoes. The spraying will take place Thursday and Friday evening. (Concord Monitor)
The parched terrain has significantly hampered the species of mosquito that typically carries Eastern equine encephalitis, so even though the concentration of virus in the bugs is high right now, the overall population of mosquitoes is quite low, said Walter Montgomery, director of the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District. Montgomery and other area disease trackers have been reevaluating their surveillance and battle plans this week following Monday's news... (Boston Globe -- Local)
A man from Newton, N.H., is this year's first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis in the region, New Hampshire health officials said yesterday ... Massachusetts health officials have reported no human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis or West Nile Virus this season ... The state's latest data show that the number of mosquitoes detected with Eastern equine encephalitis is considerably lower this summer, with just 20 pools testing positive so far, compared to 79 by this time last August. (Boston Globe)
NEWTON A Newton resident is being treated in a Massachusetts hospital after being diagnosed with the first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis in the state since 2005, when two people died from the illness ... "Eastern equine encephalitis is a very serious disease," said Nicholas Toumpas, acting commissioner of DHHS, "and this positive test result should act as a reminder to everyone of the importance of taking precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes. The department is very... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Concord, NH The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services reports the first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a New Hampshire resident this year ... Questions about Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, or bird surveillance can be answered by calling the toll-free West Nile ... Eastern Equine Encephalitis is a very serious disease, said Nicholas Toumpas, Acting Commissioner of DHHS, and this positive test result... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
REGION Mosquitoes found with West Nile, EEE The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced yesterday the discovery of mosquitoes carrying Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus in three Massachusetts counties ... No human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis or West Nile have been reported in the state this year. (Boston Globe)
Five horses have been diagnosed with West Nile Virus and 11 with Eastern equine encephalitis, he said. Comments. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis have been detected in three Massachusetts counties, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced yesterday ... The two pools with Eastern equine encephalitis were found in Plympton in Plymouth County. (Boston Globe)
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire officials are finding fewer birds dying from West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis. "It seems like we're not finding the same number of birds as we used to," said Jason Stull, state public health veterinarian. (Concord Monitor)
Dead birds that were once sure-fire signs of the presence of West Nile virus or Eastern equine encephalitis aren't that reliable anymore, according to state and local health officials. "It seems like we're not finding the same number of birds as we used to," said Jason Stull, state public health veterinarian. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BOSTON The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced yesterday the detection of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus and the West Nile virus in three counties. Eastern equine encephalitis was found in Bristol, and West Nile was found in Norfolk and Suffolk counties ... Least year, there were five human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, with two fatalities, and three human cases of West Nile, with no fatalities. (Boston Globe)
BOSTON - Health officials say the number of mosquito pools testing positive for West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis continues to rise. The mosquito-borne diseases were recently detected in Easton, Rehobeth, Brookline and Boston. (Boston Herald)
EASTON Mosquitoes infected with Eastern equine encephalitis have been found in Easton, the state Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. It was the third EEE finding in the state this year. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
SEEKONK Mosquitoes found infected with EEE virus For the second time this summer, mosquitoes carrying Eastern equine encephalitis have been detected in Massachusetts, this time in Seekonk ... In past summers, Eastern equine encephalitis has been rampant in the marshy terrain of Southeastern Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Also, a horse from Washington County died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and blood tests revealed horses from Elmore and Escambia counties were exposed to the EEE virus. Limited testing of mosquitoes and dead birds has detected one case of West Nile virus infection in a raptor from Lee County. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
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