A rare mosquito-borne virus has led to the deaths of five individuals in the United States this year alone. The most recent fatality was reported on August 27 in New Hampshire, marking the state’s first known case of this virus since 2014. Other states, including Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, and Wisconsin, have also confirmed cases. The alarming rise in infections has prompted some towns to close parks after dark—typically the peak hours for mosquito activity—and to limit outdoor activities and public events.
Eastern equine encephalitis, which…
