Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a disease caused by a virus generally spread to humans through the bite of a mosquito. EEE can cause severe illness and possibly lead to death.

Click below to listen to a recent Podcast on EEE from Infectious Disease Specialist Amy Jaworek, M.D.

EEE does not occur every year, but based on mosquito sampling, a high risk of occurrence of human cases currently exists in 2019.

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Visitor Policy & Masking 

Effective December 1, 2022, UMass Memorial Health -Harrington has implemented a new visitor policy:

  • Inpatient Medical Units – up to 2 visitors are allowed at a time (visiting hours are 10 AM to 8 PM)
  • Outpatient Areas and Physician Services Offices – one visitor is allowed
  • Emergency Departments in Southbridge and Webster – one visitor is allowed

Masks are optional and encouraged for patients and visitors.
Our top priority is to protect you, our patients, communities, and healthcare workers.