Health officials confirm 2 new cases, one person has died and the other is ill.
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The following towns in Connecticut have mosquitoes that tested positive for EEE:
Bethany, Chester, Groton, Haddam, Hampton, Killingworth, Lyme, Ledyard, Middlefield, Madison, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Plainfield, South Windsor, Shelton, Stonington, and Volumtown.
Please be careful outdoors when mosquitoes are active, if you do have to be outside, take precautions by wearing long sleeves, and other outerwear to cover your skin, and use repellent.