Rare, Mosquito-Borne Disease Could Be Spreading In Michigan

Health authorities are urging people to stay indoors after dark due to a potential outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Triple E) in Barry County, southeast of Grand Rapids. A resident has been infected, and 22 horses have confirmed cases, which is double the usual number. The state is responding by spraying insecticides in high-risk areas to prevent further transmission.

Why are health authorities advising people to stay indoors after dark?

• Because of a curfew

• To avoid traffic

• Due to a health concern

• To prevent sunburn

Where is the infected person with Eastern Equine Encephalitis located?

• Grand Rapids

• Barry County

• Lansing

• Detroit

What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis also known as?

• Equine Virus

• Horse Flu

• Triple E

• Double E

How many horses have been confirmed to have Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

• 22

• 44

• 11

• 33

What action is the state taking in response to the spread of the disease?

• Quarantining affected areas

• Vaccinating horses

• Closing schools

• Spraying high-risk areas