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Brown County Fair officials say none of the fair’s horses have been exposed to Strangles, even though neighboring counties have reported cases, with ongoing monitoring and emphasis on vaccination and biosecurity to prevent spread.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed two West Nile virus cases in Myrtle Beach. Officials note the virus is spread by mosquitoes, not person-to-person, and urge residents to remove standing water, apply approved insect repellents, wear protective clothing, and limit outdoor activity during peak mosquito times. The city is expanding mosquito-control efforts with aerial spraying, larvicide treatments, and enhanced surveillance to curb transmission.
Two Kansas hospitals, Salina Regional Health Center and Memorial Hospital in Abilene, imposed immediate visitor restrictions amid a spike in influenza and other respiratory illnesses, asking anyone who is ill or symptomatic to avoid visiting, limiting inpatient visits by children under 12, and enforcing masks and hand hygiene with compassionate exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis.