State sprays 14 counties to combat mosquito virus

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Aerial organic pesticide spraying has been completed in 14 counties in Michigan's Lower Peninsula to combat eastern equine encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus.

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services says Tuesday that the treatment covers more than 557,000 acres (225,409 hectares).

Four of 10 people ...