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

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 cling to the inside of a jar loaded with repellent during a test as part of a tour of the Center for Disease Control laboratory, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP A Massachusetts town has ordered its parks to close from dusk to dawn due to a high risk of a fatal mosquito-borne disease being spread. Residents can help minimize their risk of being exposed to EEE by wearing long-sleeved clothing, draining standing water, installing or repairing screens and rescheduling outdoor activities that fall between dusk and dawn, Plymouth officials said.

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