The Mosquito-borne Virus ‘triple E’ Continues Its Spread, Worrying State Health Officials

Nada Hassanein | (TNS) Stateline.org Mosquito-borne illnesses are a growing concern in Northeastern states, with health officials monitoring cases and advising residents to avoid outdoor activities near standing water and other environments prone to mosquito spread. Of particular concern is eastern equine encephalitis, a rare disease that can lead to serious and fatal illness, caused by mosquitoes carrying the virus. Known as EEE or “triple E,” the virus can cause disease in humans and animals such as horses and birds.