MIDDLEBOROUGH (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) A mosquito pool collected in the town of Middleborough has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis.
Public health officials announced the results of a July 25 collection of mammal-biting mosquitoes on Wednesday. The town's risk level has been raised to high in response to the discovery of EEE and ground spraying will increase in Middleborough and nearby communities.
Officials recommend Middleborough residents curtail evening events for the rest of the summer.
The risk level has been raised to moderate for the nearby towns of Halifax, Plympton, and Wareham.
