Jap equine encephalitis virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the primary time in 2024, in accordance with the Massachusetts Division of Public Well being. EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver in Plymouth County, DPH mentioned. No human or animal instances of EEE have been detected thus far this 12 months. The discovering prompted officers to extend the chance stage of EEE to reasonable within the communities of Carver, Kingston, Middleborough, Plymouth, Plympton and Wareham. “The final EEE outbreak cycle in Massachusetts occurred in 2019-2020, and since then, there have been no human instances of EEE reported within the state,” mentioned Public Well being Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. EEE is a uncommon however severe and doubtlessly deadly illness that may have an effect on individuals of all ages. EEE is mostly unfold to people by means of the chunk of an contaminated mosquito.In 2019, there have been 12 human instances of EEE in Massachusetts, with six deaths; in 2020, there have been 5 human instances and one demise. There have been no human instances of EEE in Massachusetts in 2021, 2022 or 2023.On Tuesday, Massachusetts well being officers mentioned West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito pattern collected in Quincy. It was the primary time the virus was discovered within the state in 2024. Well being officers urge residents and guests to use insect repellent when outdoors, pay attention to peak mosquito hours — nightfall to daybreak and put on lengthy sleeves, lengthy pants and socks when outdoors.Extra info, together with all West Nile virus and EEE constructive outcomes, may be discovered on the Arbovirus Surveillance Data webpage at Mosquito-borne Ailments | Mass.gov, which is up to date every day, or by calling the DPH Division of Epidemiology at 617-983-6800.
CARVER, Mass. —
Jap equine encephalitis virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the primary time in 2024, in accordance with the Massachusetts Division of Public Well being.
EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver in Plymouth County, DPH mentioned.
No human or animal instances of EEE have been detected thus far this 12 months.
The discovering prompted officers to extend the chance stage of EEE to reasonable within the communities of Carver, Kingston, Middleborough, Plymouth, Plympton and Wareham.
“The final EEE outbreak cycle in Massachusetts occurred in 2019-2020, and since then, there have been no human instances of EEE reported within the state,” mentioned Public Well being Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein.
EEE is a uncommon however severe and doubtlessly deadly illness that may have an effect on individuals of all ages. EEE is mostly unfold to people by means of the chunk of an contaminated mosquito.
In 2019, there have been 12 human instances of EEE in Massachusetts, with six deaths; in 2020, there have been 5 human instances and one demise. There have been no human instances of EEE in Massachusetts in 2021, 2022 or 2023.
On Tuesday, Massachusetts well being officers mentioned West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito pattern collected in Quincy. It was the primary time the virus was discovered within the state in 2024.
Well being officers urge residents and guests to use insect repellent when outdoors, pay attention to peak mosquito hours — nightfall to daybreak and put on lengthy sleeves, lengthy pants and socks when outdoors.
Extra info, together with all West Nile virus and EEE constructive outcomes, may be discovered on the Arbovirus Surveillance Data webpage at Mosquito-borne Diseases | Mass.gov, which is up to date every day, or by calling the DPH Division of Epidemiology at 617-983-6800.
