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Mosquitos With Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Found in Darien

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The State of Connecticut’s Mosquito Management Program has announced that mosquitos trapped in Darien on Oct. 7 tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). — an announcement from Darien Health Department

This is the first time mosquitos in Darien have tested positive for EEE since October 2009. The Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station will continue to monitor the situation in Darien. Mosquitos will be trapped weekly throughout October until no virus is detected or mosquitos are no longer seen in the area.

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Mosquito Bites and Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Should You Be Concerned? What Should You Do?

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Darien Health Director David Knauf says many town residents have voiced concerns about the recent reports of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the news. Here’s his announcement:

Please see the two recent notifications below from the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Matthew Carter, the second of which is a statement from Governor Lamont. Points to consider are:

1.    Illness associated with EEE, or WNV [West Nile Virus] remains very rare. 2.    Despite intense monitoring done by the State, as of 09-25-19, most positive EEE mosquitoes have been reported east of the Connecticut River, while positive EEE mosquitos were found west of the River in Shelton, Madison and Chester. 3.    No mosquitoes with EEE (or reports of illness) have been found in Darien or in nearby communities.