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Race Horse Tests Positive For Equine Herpes Virus

The disease poses no harm to humans but can cause miscarriages, partial paralysis and death in horses.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/05

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More Than 8,000 Mich. Deer Dead From Disease

A disease that began killing deer last summer has now wiped out more than 8,000 whitetails in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/20

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Viral Disease Has Killed 4,217 Deer In 24 Counties

Authorities in Michigan say an insect-spread deer disease has spread to at least 24 counties.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/24

Mosquitos are seen inside a trap on June 29, 2012 in Pleasant Hill, California. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Sixth West Nile Death Confirmed In Michigan

Angela Minicuci with the Michigan Department of Community Health said a 75-year-old man died in Kent County, near Grand Rapids.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/05

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Viral Disease Has Killed 1,700 Deer Statewide

State wildlife officials say more than 1,700 white-tailed deer have been killed this summer by a disease affecting several counties in the southern half of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/30

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Fifth West Nile Virus Death In Michigan Reported

A fifth death associated with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus has been reported in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/30

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West Nile Virus Precautions Urged After 4th Death Confirmed

With more Michiganders spending time outside for the extended Labor Day weekend, the Michigan Department of Community Health is reminding residents of the simple precautions that can be taken to avoid mosquito bites during the holiday this year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/29

A mosquitois prepared to be studied in a laboratory at the Center for Scientific Research Caucaseco in the outskirts of Cali, Colombia, on April 25, 2012. (credit: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP/GettyImages)

Michigan Puppy Contracts Eastern Equine Encephalitis

The Michigan Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in an eight-week-old Van Buren County puppy

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/29

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Third Person Dies From West Nile Virus In Michigan

After a third West Nile death in Michigan has been confirmed, WWJ Newsradio 950 is hosting a special webinar at noon Friday, Aug. 24 with local doctors who will answer your questions about the illness.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/24

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Dream Cruisers, Festival Goers Warned Of West Nile Virus Dangers

The Oakland County Health Department is warning people at large outdoor gatherings, such as the Dream Cruise, Renaissance Festival and Arts Beats & Eats, about West Nile Virus.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/18

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