Michigan health officials are not only dealing with the coronavirus, but they are also trying to end the spread of the rare mosquito-borne disease.
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Authorities are urging people to stay indoors after dark and protect themselves from mosquito bites, after a Berry County resident was diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a potentially fatal disease caused by the EEE virus.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Tuesday announced a suspected EEE case.
“This suspicious EEE case among Michigan residents shows that this is a continuing threat to the health and safety of Michigans and NDRs and calls for continued action to prevent contagion, including air therapy,” said Drs. MDHHS, said in a statement.
“MDHHS continues to encourage local authorities in affected counties to consider postponing, reorganizing or canceling outdoor activities that take place during or after dusk, especially to reduce the likelihood of children being bitten by mosquitoes.”
Twenty-two horses in 10 counties have also been confirmed to have EEE – twice as many animal cases as seen this time in Michigan last year.
Air treatment is being carried out in many “high-risk areas” in an effort to reduce the number of mosquitoes spreading the virus in the state.
In September 9. This year the U.S. Department of Disease Control and Prevention. Five confirmed EEE confirmed human cases have been reported at the centers. Three cases have been reported in Massachusetts and two in Wisconsin.
According to the CDC, there are usually only 5 to 10 human cases reported in the United States each year. 30% of all cases result in death. The year 2019 saw an unusual increase in the number of reported cases and deaths.
According to the CDC, the incubation period for EEE is four to 10 days. Symptoms may be mild and include fever, chills, pain, and general discomfort, but in severe cases may include meningitis or meningitis.
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