Michigan completes aerial treatment to combat mosquito-borne illness 

September 24th, 20200 LANSING — A few weeks after state health authorities announced the first suspected cases of a mosquito-borne illness in a Barry County resident, along with dozens of animals, planned aerial treatments for several counties have now been completed. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on Wednesday,...

11 counties urged to cancel outdoor events due to suspected mosquito-borne virus

September 18th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan's health authorities are warning of a suspected rare mosquito-born virus, Eastern equine encephalitis. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said a man in Barry County is suspected of having the virus and is now urging people in 11 Michigan counties —Barry, Clare, Ionia, Isabella,...