Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed In 3 Pa. Counties

HARRISBURG (KDKA)– The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Health are advising residents to take extra precautionary measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Officials say Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare mosquito-transmitted viral infection and it has been confirmed in Carbon, Monroe, and Erie Counties.
EEE can be potentially fatal to birds, horses, and humans.
The CDC says there have been 18 reported cases across the country in 2019. Most fatal cases have been reported in the