Health Aug 06 What to know about chikungunya, the virus spreading in southern China By Associated Press
Health Sep 07 How to stay safe during the EEE outbreak, according to a neurologist 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. By Daniel Pastula, The Conversation
Health Aug 29 Watch 6:52 What’s behind the recent surge in mosquito-borne illnesses 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… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Aug 27 New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis The Hampstead resident's infection was the first in the state in a decades. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Health Jun 25 As dengue fever cases ramp up worldwide, health officials tell U.S. doctors to stay alert In barely six months, countries in the Americas have already broken calendar-year records for dengue cases. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
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
Nov 18 Watch 5:32 Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for… Continue watching
Jul 10 Here are the repellents you can use to avoid mosquito bites By Immo A. Hansen, Hailey A. Luker, The Conversation Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer. Continue reading
Jun 27 How Florida is ramping up its mosquito fight after 4 cases of locally contracted malaria By Arthur Brice, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press The Florida Department of Health has issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four locally contracted cases of malaria were reported along the Gulf Coast south of Tampa. Continue reading
Jul 20 Amid COVID-19 pandemic, health officials brace for insect-borne illnesses By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are warning about another potentially bad summer for EEE virus and other insect-borne illnesses. Continue reading