Horse Virus Rumors Spook El Paso as Officials Say Neigh to Outbreak
Social posts overstate the threat: state trackers show a separate October EIA quarantine in El Paso County but no active EHV‑1 neurologic outbreak centered in El Paso. Officials point to a Waco‑linked EHV‑1 event and urge biosecurity.
El Paso Officials Urge Residents to Employ "Four Ds" Strategy Against Mosquito Onslaught
El Paso officials advise residents to use the "Four Ds" to prevent mosquito bites: use EPA-approved repellents such as DEET, wear long sleeves and pants, limit outdoor activity at dusk and dawn, and drain stagnant water.
