Maine health officials say a Penobscot County resident became severely ill in early October and remains hospitalized.

Health officials believe a Penobscot County resident diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis acquired the disease within Maine, making it the first in-state acquisition of the illness since 2015.

PENOBSCOT COUNTY, Maine — A person from Penobscot County has tested presumptive positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

In Maine, mosquitoes can spread EEE, Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), and West Nile virus (WNV). Influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are three viral respiratory infections that ...

The health department also announced there was one non-fatal case of West Nile virus this year. A total of nine West Nile-related deaths have been reported in the Illinois this year, the news ...

The West Nile Education Trust Fund has launched a fundraising driving to raise Shs.1 billion for a scholarship fund for training science teachers and sponsor needy students. Speaking at the launch ...

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In a key U.S. House race still declared too close to call, Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden gave a victory speech Wednesday, ...