State also bug spraying in several communities due to virus that spreads to humans via bite of an infected mosquito
A rare but serious – and potentially lethal – mosquito-borne disease has prompted officials to close public parks as well as implement targeted bug spraying in several communities in Massachusetts.
The disease, eastern equine encephalitis, is a virus that generally spreads to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also known as EEE, it can affect people of all ages, cause severe illness and possibly lead to death.
