With EEE Risk Still High, Andover Schedules More Spraying

ANDOVER, MA — The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District is scheduled to spray for mosquitoes between 7:15 p.m. and midnight Thursday. The next round of spraying will target the geographic center of town. The town has been listed as "high risk" after mosquitoes collected in August tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.

Andover is continuing to advise residents to keep outdoor activities to a minimum. School, recreation department and other town-sponsored activities have been rescheduled so they end before sunset.

The town posted additional information about EEE, the testing and spraying on its website. While EEE cases in humans are rare, it can be fatal or cause serious neurological problems. Andover Health Services posted tips on avoiding mosquito bites on its website, as well as a fact sheet on EEE.