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From the link, "There are typically only 5 to 10 human cases reported in the United States each year, according to the CDC. About 30% of all cases result in death. There was an unusual uptick in the number of reported cases and deaths in 2019."

Facts as of now. 

When I was growing up, the kids would all run behind fogging machines killing mosquitos. I suppose we don't do that anymore? 

That’s the thing about viruses. There’s so many of them and they change and humans are complacent, thinking we’re in control. Not a good plan to hate on science and then expect science to save you when things go south. 
 

That being said, 2020 is the badass year when it comes to stuff you didn’t have on the bingo card. 

hold up . . . 

It's been darting around since August. Michigan is dusting its bogs and swamps to knock it down. People inside during spray times. they rotate.

AP article. here:

Spoiler

EEE detected in Rhode Island for 1st time this year - August 21 - AP

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The mosquito-borne disease eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in Rhode Island for the first time this season, state environmental officials said Friday.

The mosquito pool producing the positive sample of the potentially deadly disease consisted of 50 individual members of a species of mosquito that bites birds almost exclusively. They were trapped Aug. 11 in Chapman Swamp in Westerly.

The disease has been detected in mosquitoes at the site several times in the past.

The other 102 pools of mosquitoes collected Aug. 11 all tested negative for EEE and West Nile virus.

Results from 147 pools collected Monday are still pending.

There have been no human cases of EEE in Rhode Island this year. Last year there were three human cases, including one death. Massachusetts has confirmed three human cases this season.

Health officials recommend using mosquito repellent outdoors, wearing long sleeves and pants, and avoiding outdoor activity during the dusk and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active.

Michigan map of treatment sites (scattered).

49 minutes ago, GreenspointTexas said:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/17/health/michigan-eee-case-suspected-trnd/index.html
 

oh for fucks sake. People in Michigan urged to stay indoors. 

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339--539856--,00.html

Aerial treatment to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis is underway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2020
Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112

LANSING, Mich. – The first night of aerial treatment to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is underway, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced.

The areas slated for treatment tonight are identified in the Aerial Treatment Zones Map and include:

Blocks 4-1 and 4-2 in Montcalm County.  Blocks 9-1, 9-2, 9-3 and 9-4 in Clare County.

If time and weather permit, the following areas will also be treated:

Block 5-1 in Kent County. Block 6-1 in Newaygo, Oceana and Muskegon counties and Block 6-2 in Newaygo County. Block 7-1 in Mecosta County. Block 8-1 in Mecosta and Isabella counties.  Block 10-1 in Ionia County.

Please refer to the County-level Aerial Treatment Maps for more details of the identified zones’ locations. These schedules are weather dependent and may change. The most up-to-date information will be posted at Michigan.gov/EEE.

All other treatment blocks in Barry, Jackson and Oakland counties will not be treated this evening.

For more information about EEE, visit Michigan.gov/EEE.

 

20 minutes ago, DCA_HORN said:

Doesn't this come up like every year?

In the US - 5-10 cases a year, 30% death rate. 

The Zika virus isn’t talked about much anymore, but that was a big deal for awhile. 

The uptick in 2019-20 led to this reporting:

"outbreak of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, in the United States remains a concerning conundrum -- and there could be several factors at play. As of Wednesday, more than 30 people have become ill with the rare but serious disease, caused by the EEE virus, and 11 of them have died. There have been infections in six states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Michigan, New Jersey and North Carolina."

From the same CNN author in original link.

With a 30% death rate - you kill the mosquitos in the areas. That is effective. While the mosquitos are living, don't get bit. Very small areas of the country. 

 

2 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

The Zika virus isn’t talked about much anymore, but that was a big deal for awhile. 

Mosquitos savage humans. 800,000+ deaths in 2018. Some years a lot more than that.

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I figure you people who live in mosquito feeding ground know how to deal with them?

What's the easiest way to get away from them?

Doesn't this come up like every year?

You know the old saying “The camera adds 10 pounds”? Yeah, 2020 is kind of like that in its own way.
15 minutes ago, Texas_Rocks said:


You know the old saying “The camera adds 10 pounds”? Yeah, 2020 is kind of like that in its own way.

The year of seeing things clearer, I say.

When I was growing up, the kids would all run behind fogging machines killing mosquitos. I suppose we don't do that anymore? 

We used to chase the trucks on our bikes as kids in Houston

Probably explains some of my life decisions
51 minutes ago, Updawg said:

Probably explains some of my life decisions

Thinking the same. 

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Mosquitos savage humans. 800,000+ deaths in 2018. Some years a lot more than that.
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I figure you people who live in mosquito feeding ground know how to deal with them?
What's the easiest way to get away from them?

Bug spray. Yard spray. Citronella-type candles and tiki torches. Then hope you’re lucky enough to not still get bit.

2020 don’t give a FUCK. It’s the Honey Badger of years.

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