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Woman Becomes Second Triple E Death

Massachusetts public health officials are warning about the continued threat of mosquito-borne illness, at least until the first frost.

This after a 58 year old Everett woman died after becoming infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis. She becomes the fifth case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis this year--the second fatality.

There have also been three cases of West Nile Virus in the State of Massachusetts.

This program aired on September 25, 2006. The audio for this program is not available.

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