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Family Says Taunton Man Is Fourth EEE Death In Massachusetts

BOSTON (CBS) – A fourth Massachusetts resident has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Scott Mosman of Taunton died Friday.

Mosman's family confirmed the 58-year-old was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne virus more than a month ago.

There have been 12 human cases of EEE in the state this year.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Mosman's 14-year-old son.

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