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State, WMass tourneys approved for spring sports

WESTFIELD – For the first time in more than a year, there will be a tournament season. On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Interscholastic...

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Second human case of EEE in state found in Hampden County

HAMPDEN COUNTY – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced over the weekend that laboratory testing confirmed the second human case...

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First human case of EEE in the Commonwealth confirmed

BOSTON -The hits keep coming in 2020: COVID-19, murder hornets and now EEE is back. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)...

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Board of Health discusses mosquito control

EEE and West Nile detected in Massachusetts SOUTHWICK- The Southwick Board of Health discussed possible plans to combat mosquito-borne diseases Thursday evening...

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EEE detected in mosquitoes in Franklin County

MASSACHUSETTS – The first two Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) positive mosquitoes have been detected in Massachusetts since routing mosquito testing resumed on...

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Local EEE nighttime activities restriction removed

WESTFIELD- The city’s Health Department chose to end restrictions on nighttime outdoor activities Oct. 23 after determining that the threat of mosquito-borne...

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Rouse evaluating EEE risk, sports still on early schedule

WESTFIELD- Public Health Director Joseph Rouse said late last week that he would like to see restrictions on outdoor extracurriculars eased as...

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Westfield remains high risk for EEE

WESTFIELD- Public Health Director Joe Rouse said Wednesday that Westfield remains one of several communities in Hampden County considered a high risk...

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