New York’s First Human Case Of Mosquito-Borne EEE This Year Ends In Patient Death—What To Know
The rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness known as Eastern equine encephalitis was identified in New York for the first time in over a decade last week and the person who contracted it has since died from the virus,
Rare mosquito-borne disease poses ‘imminent threat’ to New Yorkers; here’s what you need to know
“This life-threatening mosquito-borne disease has no commercially available human vaccine and must be taken seriously. Mosquitoes, once a nuisance, are now a threat. I urge all New Yorkers to prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing and removing free-standing water near their homes,” Dr. McDonald said.
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. Here's what to know about the mosquito-borne virus.
An Ulster County resident has tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus, health officials say.
New York's first human case of eastern equine encephalitis reported in Ulster County
State health officials are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after an upstate resident tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, the first human case reported in New York since 2015.
Mosquito-borne EEE virus kills person in New York state
The first person to have a human case of the mosquito-borne illness EEE virus in New York state in nine years has died, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said.The state health commissioner has issued a Declaration of an Imminent Threat to Public Health for this virus.
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NY Resident Dies From Rare Mosquito Virus With No Vaccine: 'Imminent Threat To Public' Declared
It marks the first human case of EEE in New York State since 2015. Earlier Report: Human Case Of Severe Mosquito-Borne Virus ...
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 ...
After New Yorker dies of EEE, state declares virus an "imminent threat to the public"
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to ...
Health alert: Human EEE case confirmed in Upstate NY, first in state since 2015
A human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been confirmed in Upstate New York, marking the state’s first ...
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New York reports first death from EEE since 2015
The patient, who has not been identified, marks New York’s first human case of EEE since 2015. EEE is a rare but serious ...
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EEE found in mosquito sample from Long Island: What to know about virus
A mosquito sample from Long Island has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) as concern about the virus has grown, especially after an otherwise-healthy 41-year-old man died as a ...
How to Soothe Itchy Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes inject saliva that contains proteins into your skin that not only numb the skin but dilate blood vessels to make feeding more efficient. In response, your body releases histamine. That ...
Fall is approaching, but mosquito season isn't over
Charts and maps show where dengue, West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis have been detected and how this year stacks up ...