New York State declares mosquito encephalitis emergency – Hankook Ilbo, America

New York State declared a mosquito encephalitis emergency after the first death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in 10 years.

New York Governor Cathy Hokull said on the 23rd, “For the first time since 2015, the first death from Eastern equine encephalitis has occurred in Ulster County, New York,” and she declared a public health emergency. caused by mosquito encephalitis).

State Health Commissioner James McDonald said, “Eastern equine encephalitis is usually found in two or three counties in the state, but this year it was found in as many as 15 counties so when the sub-zero weather comes, we have to be especially careful to avoid mosquito bites.”

State health authorities plan to do their best to prevent eastern equine encephalitis, including spraying mosquito repellents at state parks and campgrounds across the state from September 30 to November 30.
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eastern equine encephalitis is caused by being bitten by a mosquito that has the virus.

Although cases of infection are rare, it is known to be a fatal disease in which 30% of infected people die.
It is a terrifying disease that leaves many survivors with brain disabilities. Initially, symptoms include a sudden headache, high fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures.

The problem is that there is no vaccine to prevent eastern equine encephalitis and no treatment for the disease, so the best answer right now is to avoid being infected. bitten by infected mosquitoes.
All age groups can be infected, but the risk of infection is known to be particularly high in the over 50 and under 15 age groups.

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