Science Oct 05 Florida's dengue outbreak is largest in continental U.S. in decades By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Science Aug 18 Watch 4:35 Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate… By Ben Tracy
Health Oct 16 6 things to know about the chikungunya virus and its transmission in the U.S. A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that is more often seen in South America and hasn't been transmitted on the U.S. mainland in a decade. By Associated Press
Health Oct 15 New York state confirms first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus The state Department of Health said Tuesday that the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island. By Associated Press
Health Aug 06 What to know about chikungunya, the virus spreading in southern China Chinese authorities have taken action to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus causing fever and joint pain. By Associated Press
Sep 07 How to stay safe during the EEE outbreak, according to a neurologist By Daniel Pastula, The Conversation Eastern equine encephalitis is a virus that is primarily transmitted by certain mosquitoes. Among those developing the brain swelling known as encephalitis, approximately one-third will die, with the rest likely to experience neurological problems. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 6:52 What's behind the recent surge in mosquito-borne illnesses By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Parts of New England are on high alert after health officials in New Hampshire confirmed the first death from the rare, mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis. Another illness transmitted by mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, paralyzed a teenager in… Continue watching
Aug 27 New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The Hampstead resident's infection was the first in the state in a decades. Continue reading
Jun 25 As dengue fever cases ramp up worldwide, health officials tell U.S. doctors to stay alert By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press In barely six months, countries in the Americas have already broken calendar-year records for dengue cases. Continue reading
Dec 22 Reported dengue cases spiked tenfold over the last generation, WHO says By Associated Press The agency says reported cases soared to a record 5.2 million in 2019, up from 500,000 in 2000, across 129 countries worldwide – and the figures likely understate the actual toll. Continue reading