New York state officers confirmed the primary fatality within the state from jap equine encephalitis, extra generally referred to as EEE.Gov. Kathy Hochul’s workplace confirmed that the primary EEE-related loss of life occurred in Ulster County on Friday. The fatality additionally marks the primary recognized human case of the virus in New York state since 2015.The loss of life is at present being investigated by the county and state well being departments, and Hochul stated she is working to develop entry to insect repellent at state parks and campgrounds. She additionally stated her workplace is working to extend public outreach to attempt to cut back mosquito bites within the state.An individual in Clinton County has additionally examined constructive for West Nile virus, in line with the Clinton County Well being Division.Associated tales:
ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. —
New York state officers confirmed the primary fatality within the state from jap equine encephalitis, extra generally referred to as EEE.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s workplace confirmed that the primary EEE-related loss of life occurred in Ulster County on Friday. The fatality additionally marks the primary recognized human case of the virus in New York state since 2015.
The loss of life is at present being investigated by the county and state well being departments, and Hochul stated she is working to develop entry to insect repellent at state parks and campgrounds. She additionally stated her workplace is working to extend public outreach to attempt to cut back mosquito bites within the state.
An individual in Clinton County has additionally examined constructive for West Nile virus, in line with the Clinton County Well being Division.
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