Officials raise concerns after deadly fungal disease wipes out state bat population – and it could have serious consequences for humans

A deadly fungal disease in bats has made its way to the state of Washington, and humans are facing unexpected consequences. As explained by KUOW last month, wildlife officials sounded the alarm on the fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome, announcing that it has spread to seven counties in Western Washington and four in Eastern Washington.

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