US Senator Charles E. Schumer visited Ogdensburg, New York to initiate a two-part plan to counter Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus. Schumer’s plan includes increasing funding for research and development into vaccinations and treatments for the viruses and a push to include language in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that would allow the Army Corps of Engineers to aid local communities in combating mosquito-borne diseases. He also called for increased funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve surveillance and detection of these diseases.
To learn more about Senator Schumer’s plans and how it impacts Ogdensburg and potentially other communities in the US, click the link below. This is crucial information with implications for public health and policy regarding mosquito-borne diseases. Your awareness can lead to support and action, which can help drive these initiatives forward.