Mosquito-Borne Virus

(As reported on wboc.com)

Sources of Mosquito-Borne Virus Found in Wicomico, Worcester Co.
Posted: Aug 10, 2016 3:02 PM EDT Updated: Aug 10, 2016 11:57 PM EDT

SNOW HILL, Md.- Public health officials in Wicomico and Worcester counties have identified two pools of the mosquito species that carry a virus that can be fatal to humans.

According to the Wicomico County Health Department, sources of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), were found last month in a rural part of Wicomico County and near Sheppard's Crossing in Worcester County.

The EEE virus is carried and transferred by Culiseta melanura mosquitoes in the same way that West Nile and Zika are spread, the health department said. Once someone is bitten by an EEE-infected mosquito, the incubation period ranges from four to 10 days. Symptoms can include chills, fever, joint and muscle pain and general discomfort, but some people do not show any symptoms, according to the health department.

The EEE virus can be fatal in roughly one out of every three infected people, and no direct treatment exists. People with milder illnesses typically recover on their own, although symptoms may last for several weeks. In more severe cases, patients often need to be hospitalized to receive supportive treatment, such as intravenous fluids, pain medication and nursing care.

Just like with other mosquito-borne illnesses, the most effective way to prevent EEE is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Use insect repellents and wear long sleeves while spending time outdoors, install or repair screens on windows and doors and remove standing water from your property. For more information on mosquito prevention, visit www.cdc.gov/features/stopmosquitoes/.

Concert In The Park Reminder

Thursday, August 11, from 730-930p.m. at Cypress Park.

A Live Concert Experience: A Tribute to Adele featuring Pocomoke's Brittany Lewis.

Pack a picnic & bring your lawn chairs or enjoy bleacher seating with a beautiful view of the scenic Pocomoke River.

NASA'S NIGHT SKY SUMMER FINALE

NASA’s successful Astronomy and Night Sky Summer Series is coming to a close. Don’t miss out! The final and most exciting Astronomy Night will be held on Assateague Island, Virginia, August 12.


Unlike the previous two Astronomy Nights this summer, this night will feature the breathtaking Perseid Meteor shower. Join the fun, and gaze through some of Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation’s telescopes. Participants will take a closer look at Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth’s Moon, and uniquely this time—a meteor shower.


The event starts with an Astronomy 101 presentation at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Herbert H. Bateman Education Center Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Following this, from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m., participants will have the opportunity of observing the night sky through telescopes and binoculars located at the north end of beach parking lot #1.


“The two previous Astronomy Nights were very popular among locals and tourists alike, drawing in nearly 2,000 people!” said Kim Check, Visitor Center manager. “I would love to see an even bigger turnout for the Perseid Meteor Shower viewing.”

The event starts with an Astronomy 101 presentation at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Herbert H. Bateman Education Center Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Following this, from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m., participants will have the opportunity of observing the night sky through telescopes and binoculars located at the north end of beach parking lot #1.


“The two previous Astronomy Nights were very popular among locals and tourists alike, drawing in nearly 2,000 people!” said Kim Check, Visitor Center manager. “I would love to see an even bigger turnout for the Perseid Meteor Shower viewing.”


The event is free and open to the public. The Astronomy 101 presentation will take place regardless of weather. However, the telescope viewing is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Park entrance fees apply. 


This series is a collaboration between Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation, and the NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center. 


The NASA Visitor Center, located on Va. Rt. 175, about six miles from U.S. Rt. 13 and five miles from Chincoteague, is open daily, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is free.

For more information about the Astronomy and Night Sky Summer Series or the Visitor Center, call 757-824-1344 or visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter

Samantha Kelly
Office of Communications Intern
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility

Facebook For Seniors!

For those of my generation who do not and cannot  comprehend why Facebook exists:

I am trying to make friends outside of Facebook while applying the  same principles.

Therefore, every day I walk down the street and, if someone makes eye contact with me, I tell them what I have eaten,  how I feel at the moment, what I have done the night before, what I will do  later and with whom.

I give them  pictures of my family, my dog, and of me gardening, taking things apart in the  garage, watering the lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town,  having lunch, and doing what anybody and everybody does every day.

I also listen to their response, give them the "thumbs up" and tell them I like them. 

And it works just like Facebook. 

I  already have four people following me: Two police officers, a private investigator, and a psychiatrist!

TIME MACHINE: The Lower Eastern Shore's Past Recounted In 1899.

(Reader-friendly viewing of news archives/historical archives material)


September, 1899

The Morning News (Wilmington, De.)

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