Boston Globe: "10 Mass. communities are at high risk for EEE. Here’s what to know about it."

"State officials said over the weekend that 10 Massachusetts communities were at high or critical risk for Eastern equine encephalitis, the mosquito-borne disease better known by its acronym EEE, and announced plans to spray parts of Worcester and Plymouth counties starting Tuesday evening to combat the threat."

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EEE risk level by town (Franklin highlighted as "Low")

At the bottom of the article the Globe does get around to answering a key question:

"How can people protect themselves?

State DPH officials advise the public to avoid scheduling outdoor events from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

While outdoors, DPH says, it’s best to wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt and socks, even when the mercury climbs.

“This may be difficult to do when the weather is hot, but it will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin,” DPH says."

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