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Mosquito-borne illnesses still a threat
Threat will remain until first hard frost
Updated: Tuesday, 02 Oct 2012, 12:44 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 02 Oct 2012, 7:09 AM EDT
TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) -- Cooler weather is here but mosquitoes carrying diseases are still a threat.
A sample of mosquitoes collected in Tiverton has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Health officials in Massachusetts say a horse has been infected with EEE.
Officials warn the mosquito threat will remain until the first hard frost.
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