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Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.



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Washington County, RI
Outbreak Identifier: 4121
Alert ID: 1617
April 02, 2020
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Rhode Island State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Not Reported;
Clinical Signs: Fever, Nasal Discharge; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;
Notes: The Rhode Island State Veterinarian's Office has placed a boarding facility in Washington County under quarantine after one horse tested positive. Several other horses at the farm have had mild nasal discharge but no fever. ;