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Bristol and Plymouth counties under a dense fog advisory until Monday morning
On Monday at 2:56 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility less than one mile in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Hot...
Weather alert for fog in 6 Massachusetts counties until early Monday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 4:27 p.m. for fog until Monday at 5 a.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. "The very humid conditions continue overnight, and will lead to more areas of fog. Patchy...
Massachusetts DoH confirms first case of positive EEE mosquito sample from recent test in Carver
“BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in the town of Carver in Plymouth County. No human or animal cases of EEE have been detected so far this year.
Grand jury indicts 2 Brockton brothers in death of third brother. What we know
BROCKTON — A grand jury has handed down indictments in the murder of Brockton's Sederick Abreu, allegedly by at the hands of his own brother and with help from another brother plus a family friend. Sederick Abreu was 27 when he was fatally shot in the chest at a...
Eastern equine encephalitis detected in Mass. mosquitoes for 1st time this year, officials say
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that Eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in Massachusetts mosquitoes for the first time this year. West Nile virus detected in Massachusetts for 1st time this year, health officials say So far, no human or animal cases have been reported. The presence of EEE was confirmed in samples collected from Carver in Plymouth County.
Massachusetts Reports First EEE Detection in Mosquitoes for 2024, Raises Public Health Alert
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2024, prompting health officials to raise the risk level in several communities. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that EEE was found in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver, Plymouth County.
Carver Has First Massachusetts Mosquito Cases of EEE Detected for 2024
BOSTON (WBSM) — The first positive mosquito samples for Eastern equine encephalitis of the 2024 season have been detected in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver, which is in Plymouth County. MassDPH said no...
Eastern equine encephalitis found in Mass. mosquitoes for first time in 2024
CARVER, Mass. — Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2024, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in Carver in Plymouth County, DPH said. No human or animal...
Kingston receives ARPA funds
The Kingston Board of Selectmen met on Tuesday, June 18. Plymouth County Treasurer Thomas O’Brien appeared before the Board to present an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) check for Silver Lake High School HVAC improvements to the cafeteria. Selectmen Chair Eric Crone said that the current rooftop unit has outlived its life expectancy at 20 years old.
Brockton man indicted in murder of brother; two others also indicted in connection to fatal shooting
BROCKTON – A grand jury has indicted three men in connection with a March shooting in Brockton that left one man dead, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz has announced. Tuesday, a Plymouth County grand jury returned indictments charging 20-year-old Jeremiah Abreu with one count each of Murder, Assault...
EEE Virus Detected In Mosquitoes Collected In Carver
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced July 3rd that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in the town of Carver in Plymouth County. No human or animal cases of EEE have been detected so far this year.
State public health officials announce season’s first EEE-positive mosquito samples
Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed in mosquito samples collected on June 30 in the town of Carver in Plymouth County. No human or animal cases of EEE have been detected so far this year.
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