Deadly mosquito-borne virus in US’ Massachusetts, several towns on alert: All you need to know

State officials warned Massachusetts residents of a heightened Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus risk. Ten communities were classified as high or critical risk, prompting mosquito spraying in Plymouth and Worcester counties. The Department of Public Health urged preventive measures, such as wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites.