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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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EEE emerges as public health concern in New England

Samantha Genzer September 11, 2024
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.
East to West: September 18, 2020

East to West: September 18, 2020

Justin Tang September 18, 2020

Join us today as we cover the Boston Common protest against the Jacob Blake shooting, a letter written by BU community members to eradicate white supremacy culture at the university and the towns of...

Cambridge, Newton, Somerville and Watertown were labeled “high-risk” for the West Nile virus by the Massachusetts Department of Health on Thursday. COURTESY OF PIXABAY

Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Watertown labeled “high risk” for West Nile

Isabella Abraham September 15, 2020
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.
The threat of mosquito-borne diseases, such as Eastern equine encephalitis virus, are significantly less of a threat in Massachusetts due to dropping temperatures. COURTESY OF FLICKR

EEE virus threat dwindles with cold weather, officials say 

Sonia Rubeck November 14, 2019
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.
 Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a virus spread through mosquito bites, have been identified in Massachusetts. COURTESY OF PXHERE

Parts of Massachusetts at high risk for mosquitoes carrying EEE

Mia Cathell September 5, 2019
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.
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