New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne virus

(The Hill) – New Hampshire authorities on Tuesday confirmed an adult resident has died after contracting a rare mosquito-borne illness with a high mortality rate.

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement that an adult resident died after testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV). According to the agency, the unnamed resident "was hospitalized due to severe central nervous system disease, and has passed away."

“In New Hampshire...