mosquito-borne disease

Be Well-Mosquito Repellents

A Massachusetts town closes its parks to stop a mosquito-borne disease from spreading

4:44am August 26, 2024

The town is closing its parks from dusk to dawn as it tries to contain the disease. It has also been detected in nearby counties in Massachusetts.

Mosquitoes can carry viruses including dengue, malaria, chikungunya and Zika. They are a growing public health threat abroad and in the United States.

Health & Safety

The U.S. is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses

5:41am December 15, 2023

by Pien Huang

Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.