mosquito-borne disease

Four Towns Implement Voluntary Evening Curfew to Curb Spread of Disease

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In response to the first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Worcester County, Massachusetts since 2020, four towns have introduced a voluntary evening curfew. The towns of Douglas, Oxford, Sutton, and Webster are encouraging residents to stay indoors after 6:00 p.m. until September 30, according to a public health advisory. From October 1, the advisory suggests residents remain indoors after 5:00 p.m. until the first hard frost. The advisory has identified these towns …

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Former COVID-19 Czar Anthony Fauci Recuperating After Being Hospitalized

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Anthony Fauci, the 83-year-old former head of the country’s COVID-19 response, was recently admitted to the hospital after contracting West Nile virus. After a six-day stay, Fauci is now back at home, recovering from the mosquito-borne illness. His spokesperson has assured the public that a full recovery is anticipated. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex pipiens, commonly known as the Northern house mosquito. These mosquitoes become carriers of …

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