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Human Case Of Potentially Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Confirmed For First In NY Since 2015
For the first time in a decade, health officials in New York confirmed a human case of a rare but serious mosquito-borne disease. In Ulster County, the New York State Department of Health confirmed that a resident was hospitalized after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE), the agency announced Friday, Sept. 20. It marks the first human case of EEE in New York State since 2015. The Ulster County Department of Health is investigating. Earlier Report: 41-Year-Old In Northeast Dies From Serious Mosquito Virus Eastern Equine Encephalitis State Health Commission…
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19: NY Hospitalizations Well Above Same Period Last Year Amid Increase In Virus Activity
As new highly contagious COVID-19 variants emerge, authorities are reporting that statewide hospitalizations in New York have significantly increased compared to the same period last summer. With social gatherings increasing during the summer months and high temperatures forcing people indoors, New York Gov. Kathy Hocul stated on Saturday, July 6, that New Yorkers should get tested if they have symptoms. In addition, they should also follow the usual precautions, including current CDC guidance, stay current with COVID vaccines, and seek appropriate treatments if necessary. “While we …