Washington Horse Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Diane E. Rice
October 14, 2020
The positive test resulted in a voluntary quarantine of the horse’s premises.
The positive test resulted in a voluntary quarantine of the horse’s premises.
This marks the state’s 14th positive equine WNV case for 2020.
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