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Boston Globe
20 hours ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
EEE confirmed in Hampshire county, officials say
EEE, a mosquito-borne virus, kills 30 percent of people who develop a severe case of the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many who survive a severe case experience ongoing neurological issues, the agency said. Early symptoms of EEE include a high fever, stiff neck, headache, and lack of energy, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Symptoms occur within three to 10 days following the bite of an infected mosquito, the department said. There is no treatment for EEE. Patients with severe cases sometimes go into a coma within a week, the department said. Advertisement The most dangerous complication of the disease is swelling of the brain, according to the department. 'Few people recover completely,' the department wrote in a EEE Easthampton officials advised residents to reduce the risk of mosquito bites by applying insect repellent, avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito hours — dusk and dawn — and wearing long sleeves. Additionally, officials advised residents to eliminate standing water from areas near their homes, as mosquitos lay their eggs in standing water. Advertisement 'Check rain gutters and drains,' Easthampton officials wrote in the press release. 'Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools, and change the water in birdbaths frequently.' 'EEE activity in Massachusetts tends to occur in outbreak cycles,' Dr. Catherine M. Brown, Massachusetts's epidemiologist, said in a press release last week. 'When EEE is found in mosquitos at this point in the season, the risk may increase throughout the rest of the summer.' Truman Dickerson can be reached at
Boston Globe
7 days ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
Officials detect EEE in mosquito sample in Belchertown, the state's first positive test this year
According to the CDC, approximately 30 percent of people who develop severe EEE die, and many survivors have ongoing neurologic problems. The disease is generally spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, officials said. Advertisement In 2019, 12 Officials advised residents to avoid mosquito bites by applying insect repellent, draining stagnant water, and being aware of peak mosquito hours — dusk to dawn, officials said. 'EEE activity in Massachusetts tends to occur in outbreak cycles,' said Dr. Catherine M. Brown, the state's epidemiologist. 'When EEE is found in mosquitos at this point in the season, the risk may increase throughout the rest of the summer.' Truman Dickerson can be reached at
CBS News
7 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
EEE virus detected in Massachusetts mosquitoes for first time in 2025
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, commonly known as EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025. The Department of Public Health says EEE was confirmed in a mosquito sample collected on July 21 in Belchertown in Hampshire County. There have not been any human or animal cases reported yet in the state this year. Last year, the first EEE-positive mosquitoes were identified on July 3 in southeastern Massachusetts. Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday that 2024 was an "active EEE season" with four recorded human cases, one of which was fatal. "This is only a first finding and mosquito surveillance will be key to tracking any developing areas of increasing risk," Goldstein said in a statement. "Today's finding is an important reminder for residents to take measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites." The threat of EEE last year forced schools to move Friday night football games to the afternoon and some towns closed their parks from dusk to dawn. EEE is transferred to humans via mosquito bites. Medical experts say it is an "exceedingly rare virus" that normally spreads in swamps, including red maple and white cedar swamps in Massachusetts. Most people infected with EEE don't develop symptoms. But about 30% people with the disease die because it is not treatable. Public health officials urge Massachusetts residents to wear insect repellent when outside. They suggest staying inside during the peak mosquito hours between dusk and dawn. They also recommend wearing long sleeves and pants, and eliminating standing water around your home.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Computer Science, ECE preferred choice during round 1 of engineering college admission counselling in Tamil Nadu
Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) seem to be the streams of choice for candidates this year, as 35,125 candidates were given tentative allotment of seats after the first round of counselling for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) for the academic year 2025-26. Early trends indicated an uptick in demand for the ECE stream when compared to last year. According to R. Ashwin, an education counsellor who has been following the engineering admissions closely, ECE has overtaken IT and AI courses as a preferred choice for candidates this year, as indicated by the first round trends. In the top 10 colleges in the State, almost all seats in core engineering streams – Computer Science and Engineering, ECE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering – have been filled after the first round itself, Mr. Ashwin said. What is interesting is that circuit-related courses like Computer Science and ECE were on demand even in colleges lower down the ranking list. Also, Chennai and Coimbatore remained the destinations of choice for candidates, as top colleges in these cities witnessed a spurt in preference during the first round. While the top constituent colleges in Anna University such as College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) and Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) remained top on the preference list of candidates, the various university colleges of engineering of Anna University found themselves lower down the pecking order. TNEA officials said 32,663 candidates under the general category and 2,462 candidates from the government schools (7.5% reservation) category were given tentative allotments. They will release provisional allotment order for those candidates who have confirmed their tentative allotment by Friday evening. Candidates who did not get their seat of choice and have opted for the upward option while accepting the allotment would have to wait for the residual seats after the first round of admissions get over on July 23. In the vocational stream, 1,416 candidates were given tentative allotments, including 214 from the government schools (7.5% reservation) category.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Computer Science, ECE preferred choice as over 35,000 candidates get tentative allotment after round 1 of TNEA counselling
Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) seem to be the streams of choice for candidates this year, as 35,125 candidates were given tentative allotment of seats after the first round of counselling for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) for the academic year 2025-26. Early trends indicated an uptick in demand for the ECE stream when compared to last year. According to R. Ashwin, an education counsellor who has been following the engineering admissions closely, ECE has overtaken IT and AI courses as a preferred choice for candidates this year, as indicated by the first round trends. In the top 10 colleges in the State, almost all seats in core engineering streams – Computer Science and Engineering, ECE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering – have been filled after the first round itself, Mr. Ashwin said. What is interesting is that circuit-related courses like Computer Science and ECE were on demand even in colleges lower down the ranking list. Also, Chennai and Coimbatore remained the destinations of choice for candidates, as top colleges in these cities witnessed a spurt in preference during the first round. While the top constituent colleges in Anna University such as College of Engineering Guindy (CEG) and Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) remained top on the preference list of candidates, the various university colleges of engineering of Anna University found themselves lower down the pecking order. TNEA officials said 32,663 candidates under the general category and 2,462 candidates from the government schools (7.5% reservation) category were given tentative allotments. They will release provisional allotment order for those candidates who have confirmed their tentative allotment by Friday evening. Candidates who did not get their seat of choice and have opted for the upward option while accepting the allotment would have to wait for the residual seats after the first round of admissions get over on July 23. In the vocational stream, 1,416 candidates were given tentative allotments, including 214 from the government schools (7.5% reservation) category.
