Maine officials are considering declaring a deadly mosquito-borne illnesses a public health emergency, which would give them additional powers.
The state has recorded three cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) - an incurable infection that kills a third of patients - in pets and 15 cases of West Nile virus in wild birds.
Given the rise, a state public health panel recommended a public health emergency declaration, which would allow the state to receive additional funding and implement 'other interventions' to prevent the spread.
They got a taste of power during Covid and they are addicted to it.
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Maine officials are considering declaring a deadly mosquito-borne illnesses a public health emergency, which would give them additional powers.
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The state has recorded three cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) - an incurable infection that kills a third of patients - in pets and 15 cases of West Nile virus in wild birds.
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Given the rise, a state public health panel recommended a public health emergency declaration, which would allow the state to receive additional funding and implement 'other interventions' to prevent the spread.
They got a taste of power during Covid and they are addicted to it.