缅因州报告首例东部Equine脑炎病例;卫生官员敦促保护蚊虫咬伤。 Maine reports first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis; health officials urge mosquito bite protection.

缅因州报告,8月底一名当地居民患重病,首例东部Equine脑炎(EEE)病例。 Maine reports its first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a local resident who fell severely ill in late August. 缅因州疾控中心建议居民防止蚊子被咬,因为EEE和其他蚊子传染疾病的风险很高,尤其是在Penobscot、Piscataquis、Somerset和Waldo等县。 The Maine CDC advises residents to protect against mosquito bites as the risk of EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases is high, especially in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Waldo counties. 有关建议包括使用驱虫剂、穿戴防护服和消除站立水。 Recommendations include using repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water.