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Massachusetts Reports First EEE-Positive Mosquitoes of the Season
United States
First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 2:32 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Massachusetts reported the season’s first mosquitoes testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Four communities in Plymouth County were moved to moderate risk.
SO WHAT?
The finding indicates a heightened mosquito-borne disease risk for affected communities and may require increased public-health precautions.
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