NY State on High Alert: Mosquito-Borne Encephalitis Sparks Emergency Declaration

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

On the 23rd, New York Governor Cathy Hokull said, “For the first time since 2015, Ulster County, New York, has seen its first death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis,” and declared a public health emergency due to the mosquito-borne disease. was released.

State Health Commissioner James McDonald said: “Eastern equine encephalitis is typically found in two or three counties in the state, but this year it has been found in 15 counties. Until the freezing weather hits, we need to be extra careful to avoid mosquito bites.”

State health officials plan to do their best to prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis, including spraying mosquito-repellent pesticides 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 the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus.

Although cases of infection are rare, it is known to be a fatal disease with 30% of infected people dying.
It is a frightening disease that leaves many survivors with neurological disabilities. At onset, symptoms include sudden headache, high fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures.

The problem is that there is no preventative vaccine to prevent Eastern Equine Encephalitis and no treatment for the infection, so the best response at the moment is to avoid being bitten by infected mosquitoes.
All age groups can be infected, but it is known that the risk of contagion is particularly high in the age groups over 50 and under 15.

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