The Eastern equine encephalitis virus was detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts this week — the first time this year.

Eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus has been detected in Massachusetts mosquitoes for the first time this year, prompting ...

State public health officials said Wednesday they detected the potentially fatal  Eastern equine encephalitis virus in ...

Officials have announced the discovery of the first EEE-positive mosquito sample in the state this season.

Eastern equine encephalitis, which is typically transmitted to people through bites from infected mosquitoes, is rare but can ...

A mosquito sample collected in Kingston has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE), the state’s first ...

EEE is generally spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito and is a serious disease that can affect people of ...

Massachusetts health officials have reported the state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year, involving a man in ...

We used to associate August in New England with lazy beach days, backyard barbecues, and a host of other outdoor activities ...

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the first human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts on Thursday.

Half of Berkshire County is now at moderate risk for West Nile virus, according to the state Department of Public Health.