Public health officials in Massachusetts have announced an eleventh confirmed case of West Nile virus and are raising the risk levels for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) due to positive mosquito findings. Officials urge residents to continue taking preventive measures against mosquito-borne illnesses.
Public health officials in Massachusetts on Friday reported an eleventh person in the state has been diagnosed with West Nile virus this year.
"Although the person’s recent travel outside of Massachusetts means the exact location of exposure is uncertain, there is a possibility he could have been exposed within the Greater Boston area, which is already known to be at high risk for WNV,"a statement from the Department of Public Health said.
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