- England and Wales share a risk of bluetongue disease outbreak.
- Bluetongue cases have been reported in both England and Wales as of August 4, 2026.
Sheila Voas confirmed a bluetongue serotype 3 case in Galloway, which is located within Scotland.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
Sheila Voas confirmed a bluetongue serotype 3 case in Galloway, which is located within Scotland.
Who's involved
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Galloway
area in southwestern Scotland
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Scotland
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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