Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus, has instilled concern as states along the East and Gulf Coasts grapple with the potential for larger outbreaks — and with next steps. As of Sept. 10, a total of four EEE cases have been reported in Massachusetts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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WNV is typically spread when an infected mosquito bites an individual, and can produce a range of reactions, from zero symptoms to severe ones that require hospitalization.
This decrease in risk comes as winter brings an end to mosquito season. This year, Massachusetts has seen 12 cases of EEE in humans, of which four patients died.
Central and Southeastern Massachusetts are at critical risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis-carrying mosquitoes. There have been four cases of EEE in Massachusetts residents so far this year.
