State also bug spraying in several communities due to virus that spreads to humans via bite of an infected mosquitoA rare but serious – and potentially lethal – mosquito-borne disease has prompted officials to close public parks as well as implement targeted bug spraying in several communities in Massachusetts.Meanwhile, a resident of nearby New Hampshire has died after testing positive for the disease, eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, according to the Associated Press. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/27/massachusetts-mosquito-virus-parks-spraying
Author : Anna Betts
Publish date : 2024-08-27 18:08:44
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Rare mosquito disease prompts Massachusetts to close public parks
