Panama border agent dies from Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis: Report

Panamanian officials say a border agent who worked near the Colombia border has died due the mosquito borne viral disease, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE), according to a local media report (computer translated). The deceased officer of the State Border Service (SENAFRONT), died in late August, but was only revealed last week. On Thursday, authorities said in ["]