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The Grant County Health District reported that there are six mice that tested positive for avian influenza in the county. This is following an outbreak at a commercial facility in Moses Lake in October.

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Mice test positive for bird flu in Grant County
November 13, 2025 4:29 p.m.

Mice test positive for bird flu in Grant County

MOSES LAKE β€” Six mice in Grant County have recently tested positive for avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, according to a statement from the Grant County Health District. β€œIt’s not brand new that we are finding bird flu in mice or other mammals. There have been reports of rodents testing positive for bird flu throughout the United States. It can be found in other mammals, not just birds,” GCHD Public Information Officer Lexi Smith said.