Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more counties By Phillip Pantuso, August 21, 2024 ALBANY — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of read more The Times Union: Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more counties