2024-09-25 13:50:03
New York state confirms first eastern equine encephalitis death in Ulster County
Updated: 3:44 PM EDT Sep 24, 2024
New York state officials confirmed the first fatality in the state from eastern equine encephalitis, more commonly known as EEE.Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office confirmed that the first EEE-related death happened in Ulster County on Friday. The fatality also marks the first known human case of the virus in New York state since 2015.The death is currently being investigated by the county and state health departments, and Hochul said she is working to expand access to insect repellent at state parks and campgrounds. She also said her office is working to increase public outreach to try to reduce mosquito bites in the state.A person in Clinton County has also tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Clinton County Health Department.Related stories:
New York state officials confirmed the first fatality in the state from eastern equine encephalitis, more commonly known as EEE.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office confirmed that the first EEE-related death happened in Ulster County on Friday. The fatality also marks the first known human case of the virus in New York state since 2015.
The death is currently being investigated by the county and state health departments, and Hochul said she is working to expand access to insect repellent at state parks and campgrounds. She also said her office is working to increase public outreach to try to reduce mosquito bites in the state.
A person in Clinton County has also tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Clinton County Health Department.
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