West Nile Virus detected in Klamath Falls horse

Jenna King August 31, 2021

Last Updated: August 31, 2021

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. —West Nile Virus is in Klamath County. Klamath County Public Health says the first case of this year was found in a horse, in Klamath Falls.

The virus can cause weakness or paralysis in horses, as well as convulsions.

Officials are urging people in the county to take precautions against mosquitoes. This includes using mosquito spray, wearing long-sleeved shirts, and having proper screens on doors and windows.

The last time the state detected West Nile virus in horses, was 2019.

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Jenna King August 31, 2021

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Jenna King is the 6pm and 11pm anchor for NBC5 News. Jenna is a Burbank, CA native. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Sports Business. During her time at Oregon she was part of the student-run television station, Duck TV. She also grew her passion for sports through her internship with the PAC 12 Network. When Jenna is not in the newsroom you can find her rooting for her hometown Dodgers, exploring the outdoors or binging on the latest Netflix release.