A rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness, the eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has claimed the life of an Ottawa resident, marking the city’s first confirmed human case. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) issued a warning Thursday, urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites to reduce the risk of contracting both EEEV and West Nile Virus, … Read more
Residents of several New England states are on high alert after officials urged folks to take extra precautions as cases of eastern equine encephalitis, a rare yet deadly mosquito-borne illness, are on the rise. The number of reported infections overall is low, but it’s still concerning: Notably, a person in New Hampshire has died of … Read more
Residents across Massachusetts are being urged to stay inside at night after a deadly mosquito-transmitted illness appeared in the state. Earlier this month, Massachusetts health officials confirmed that a man in his 80s living in Worcester County, west of Boston, had contracted the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis virus in the state this … Read more
Dr Amir talks about blood types that attract mosquitoes Health bodies are urging caution as a little-known disease has been linked to the first ever confirmed deaths from its infection in the world. Two young women have died after contracting Oropouche virus, a disease spread by midges and mosquitoes. A number of miscarriages and birth … Read more
As summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease. This season, the most recent West Nile virus case in Canada was reported in Ottawa. On July 19, Ottawa Public Health confirmed the infection in a resident. The … Read more
With a staggering global surge in dengue fever cases over the past years, health experts are warning Canadian travellers about the risks when journeying to warmer climates, including popular destinations in the southern United States. Over the last 20 years, there has been a tenfold surge in dengue fever cases globally, according to the World … Read more
