Summary:
- A New York resident has tested positive for the potentially deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
- EEE is a rare but serious virus that can cause brain inflammation and has a high mortality rate, with about 30% of cases proving fatal.
- Health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, such as using insect repellent and limiting outdoor activities during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.