Four additional cases of Eastern equine encephalitis, including two deaths, have been confirmed in Southwest Michigan, health officials in the state say
The mosquito-borne virus, more often known as EEE, is a rare but potentially fatal illness. Michigan has confirmed seven total EEE cases, including three deaths, officials said. "Michigan is currently experiencing its worst Eastern Equine Encephalitis outbreak in more than a decade," Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the department's chief medical executive and chief deputy for health, said in a release.
Joseph and Van Buren counties -- to postpone or cancel outdoor activities occurring at or after dusk, including evening sports practices, games or outdoor music practices. The recommendation applies until the first hard frost of the year, when mosquitoes die off.
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