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Virus found in local northern snakehead could harm other fish

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON – A virus that can cause disease in largemouth bass could harm other fish after it was found in a different species in two Potomac River tributaries in Virginia.

The U.S. Geological Survey announced Tuesday that researchers found largemouth bass virus in northern snakeheads in the Virginia waterways. It is the first time the virus has been reported in northern snakeheads

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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