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Dauphin County town issues warning after skunk with rabies symptoms spotted
A rabid skunk was spotted in a Dauphin County community Friday, according to city officials. Hummelstown officials posted on Facebook Friday morning that a skunk showing signs of rabies was seen in the area of Runyon Road and West High Street. Signs of rabies in skunks include roaming during the day (skunks are typically nocturnal), aggressive behavior, excessive salivation and …
Read More »Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In North Stonington, Health District Says
NORTH STONINGTON, CT — A cat found on Boombridge Road in North Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies, according to the Ledge Light Health Department. The testing was done Tuesday. “Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people,” the statement from the health district reads. “It is …
Read More »Imminent public health threat for rabies issued in Nassau County
Nassau County health officials are sounding the alarm and issuing an imminent public health threat due to the spread of rabies. The Nassau County Health Department reports that there have been 25 positive rabies tests since last July. This marks the worst the situation has been in nearly a decade, since the county announced it had eradicated terrestrial rabies in …
Read More »Rabies in Nassau County declared ‘imminent public health threat,’ officials say
Rabies is now an “imminent public health threat” in Nassau County, officials said Monday, warning residents to stay away from wild animals and to protect their pets. Surveillance shows the virus is circulating throughout the county, which has collected and confirmed 25 rabid animals since July 2024. That number includes both raccoons and feral cats. Rabid raccoons have also been …
Read More »Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In East Lyme, Health Officials Say
The bat was found on Boston Post Road. Health officials said “the public should refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals.” “Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people,” the health district wrote. “It is spread mostly by wild animals, but stray cats and dogs may also become …
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