http://www.wcax.com/story/23456234/eee-detected-in-chittenden-county-for-1st-time
Posted: Sep 17, 2013 3:03 PM EST Updated: Sep 17, 2013 3:04 PM EST
BURLINGTON, Vt. -
Eastern equine encephalitis has been
detected in Chittenden County for the first time. It was found in a mosquito
pool in Milton.
Despite a chilly night, the threat is not over. That's according to the Health Department.
EEE has infected two horses in Vermont so far. One died; one was euthanized. The illness is spread by mosquitoes. Health officials say cold weather can temporarily reduce the threat. But until there's a widespread killing freeze, the threat still exists and people should take precautions.
Two Vermonters died from EEE last year.
Despite a chilly night, the threat is not over. That's according to the Health Department.
EEE has infected two horses in Vermont so far. One died; one was euthanized. The illness is spread by mosquitoes. Health officials say cold weather can temporarily reduce the threat. But until there's a widespread killing freeze, the threat still exists and people should take precautions.
Two Vermonters died from EEE last year.
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