Rising Cases of Deadly Triple E Virus Spark Health Concerns Across US

The mosquito-borne virus, which causes severe brain inflammation, has claimed lives and is spreading in multiple states.

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), also known as 'triple E,' is a rare but severe mosquito-borne virus affecting humans and animals.
Eight states have reported human EEE cases this year, with a total of 16 cases and multiple deaths, including recent fatalities in New York and Connecticut.
The virus is not transmitted from person to person but through the bite of an infected mosquito, and it can cause serious complications such as brain inflammation.
Health officials are urging preventive measures like using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.
Climate change is believed to contribute to the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, as warmer temperatures and increased rainfall create favorable conditions for mosquitoes.