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Deadly, rare mosquito-borne encephalitis virus discovered in horses in Houston County – Houston Public Media


Deadly, rare mosquito-borne encephalitis virus discovered in horses in Houston County – Houston Public Media

Stock Photo Mosquito on human skin at sunset On Monday, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) released a statement advising all veterinarians and horse owners to be alert for possible signs of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus after several horses in Houston County – about 100 miles north of the city of Houston – were found […]

List of US states reporting “very high” COVID wastewater levels


List of US states reporting “very high” COVID wastewater levels

List of US states with very high COVID rates Photo: iStock KEY HIGHLIGHTS The CDC classified COVID-19 as an endemic disease and identified 27 states with “very high” virus activity. The KP.3.1.1 variant was found in 27.8% of positive COVID-19 cases by early August 2024. Significant regional differences in positive test rates were observed, with […]