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Michigan confirms first Eastern Equine Encephalitis case since 2021

8/20/2026

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Michigan health officials confirm first U.S. human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis since 2021 in Roscommon County.
Chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian says the disease kills 30% of patients.
The Michigan DNR and MDARD are expanding mosquito trapping and testing in Roscommon County.
No animal Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases have been reported in Michigan in 2026.
Officials advise EPA-registered repellents and removing standing water to prevent mosquito bites.

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Michigan health officials confirm first U.S. human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis since 2021 in Roscommon County.
Chief medical executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian says the disease kills 30% of patients.
The Michigan DNR and MDARD are expanding mosquito trapping and testing in Roscommon County.
No animal Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases have been reported in Michigan in 2026.
Officials advise EPA-registered repellents and removing standing water to prevent mosquito bites.