PASCO COUNTY, Fla. \- The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is warning residents that in Pasco County. Eastern equine encephalitis virus was detected in a group of sick emus. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. Pasco County Mosquito Control and DOH-Pasco continue surveillance and prevention efforts. DOH-Pasco reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to help limit exposure. Read: Beating Mosquitos In Florida: A Comprehensive Guide To Mosquito Control To protect yourself from mosquitoes, you should remem…