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Massachusetts Reports First EEE-Positive Mosquitoes of the Season

Massachusetts reported the season’s first mosquitoes testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Four communities in Plymouth County were moved to moderate risk.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 20, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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The finding indicates a heightened mosquito-borne disease risk for affected communities and may require increased public-health precautions.

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Massachusetts Reports Season's First EEE-Positive Mosquitoes; Four Plymouth County Communities Moved to Moderate Risk ↗indianewengland.com · Recorded source date: Aug 20, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC

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