New York Sees First Death From Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus—How to Protect Yourself
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a rare disease that is transmitted by various species of mosquitoes. Experts say that while cases are few and far between, and most people who contract the diseases are asymptomatic, the most severe cases can prove fatal.
New York resident with state’s first case of mosquito-borne EEE virus in nearly a decade has died
“While we normally see these mosquitoes in two to three counties each year, this year they have been in 15 counties so far, and scattered all over New York State. This life-threatening mosquito-borne disease has no commercially available human vaccine and must be taken seriously.
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.
New York reports death from EEE after 1st case diagnosed in nearly a decade
The first person in New York state to be diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in nearly a decade died, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced Monday.
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Human Case of Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness Reported in New York State
A person in Ulster County has been hospitalized with Eastern equine encephalitis, health officials said. It is the first confirmed human case of the disease recorded in the state since 2015.
New York confirms its first case of EEE since 2015. What to know about the virus.
An Ulster County resident has tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus, health officials say.
New York reports 1st human case of EEE virus in nearly a decade
The rare mosquito-borne virus was detected in Ulster County, the New York State Department of Health said. The individual is hospitalized, it said.
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