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Threat of EEE leads to cancellation of Oktoberfest Vermont 2024 [View all]
Threat of EEE leads to cancellation of Oktoberfest Vermont 2024
By WCAX News Team
Published: Sep. 2, 2024 at 10:52 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 2, 2024 at 4:54 PM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The threat of eastern equine encephalitis has led to the cancellation of another popular event in our region. Organizers say Oktoberfest Vermont 2024 at the Burlington Waterfront is canceled.
They say they made the decision after recommendations from state health officials and the city advising people to limit their time outdoors during the evening to avoid the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus.
Health officials recently released advice for people to stay inside as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. for high-risk towns including Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and Swanton.
EEE is a rare but serious virus that can be fatal in one out of every three people with significant cases. Health officials say most people who are infected do not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches and joint pain.
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By WCAX News Team
Published: Sep. 2, 2024 at 10:52 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 2, 2024 at 4:54 PM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The threat of eastern equine encephalitis has led to the cancellation of another popular event in our region. Organizers say Oktoberfest Vermont 2024 at the Burlington Waterfront is canceled.
They say they made the decision after recommendations from state health officials and the city advising people to limit their time outdoors during the evening to avoid the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus.
Health officials recently released advice for people to stay inside as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. for high-risk towns including Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and Swanton.
EEE is a rare but serious virus that can be fatal in one out of every three people with significant cases. Health officials say most people who are infected do not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches and joint pain.
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