Recently, scientists have discovered a new, lethal virus that mosquitoes are carrying in North East America. This new virus is called Eastern Equine Encephalitis and it can cause significant brain damage. It is spread from mosquitoes to humans and it happens because the mosquito bites a bird with it and then bites a human, transferring it. There is a 33% mortality rate and if someone were to survive, they would most likely have brain damage for life. This rare disease has only about 30 reported cases so far, however more and more are arising as scientist discover more about it. Some symptoms of the worst cases of EEE include headache, high fever, chills, vomiting, and swelling of the brain (encephalitis). There is no cure or preventative for EEE, making it lethal to many.

Recently, twin-engine planes flew up 300 feet and sprayed a pesticide over many acres to try to kill the mosquitoes to help prevent the spread of EEE. This has never been done before, so people are not counting on it working completely.