The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting that two more people have died from the mosquito borne virus Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Human cases of EEE have been confirmed in Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren Counties. State health officials are encouraging local leaders in Barry, Berrien, Cass, Genesee, Kalamazoo, Lapeer, St. Joseph and van Buren to consider postponing, rescheduling or canceling outdoor activities particularly those involving children, in an effort to protect public health.
Michigan is currently experiencing its worst Eastern Equine Encephalitis outbreak in more than a decade.