New York resident dies from mosquito-borne disease, as experts warn of widening risk [Video]

New York has reported the state’s first death from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a disease that spreads through bites from mosquitoes.

The patient was the first person to contract EEE in New York since 2015, according to a press release issued by the state on Monday.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority,” Governor Hochul said in a statement.

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“Following the first confirmed human case of EEE, my administration took statewide action to help protect communities – and with today’s declaration, we’re making more state resources available to local departments to support their public health response.”

“We’ve been informed this patient has passed away from EEE; we extend our sympathies and our hearts go out to their family.”

State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has declared EEE an imminent threat to public health, which will make more resources available for prevention measures, such as spraying to reduce mosquitoes.

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