Washington Co. documents first EEE virus case in horse

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Washington County is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after a horse tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The Washington County Department of Public Health said there are no human cases currently, but the risk of exposure remains.

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The virus spreads to people through bites from infected mosquitos and can't be transmitted from horse to person.