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flag South Carolina reports its first human EEE death since 2020, a rare mosquito-borne virus with no vaccine.

flag South Carolina has confirmed its first death from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus in over 20 years, the first since 2003 and the first human case since 2020. flag The virus, spread by infected mosquitoes, causes severe neurological illness including encephalitis and meningitis, with a high fatality rate and no available vaccines or treatments. flag Prevention focuses on avoiding mosquito bites and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed. flag Public health officials urge residents to follow mosquito control measures and monitor for symptoms.

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