Rabid Racoon in Botetourt County
A health alert has been issued by Roanoke City and Alleghany Health districts notifying residents that a rabid raccoon has been found near Main Street in the Glen Wilton area of Northern Botetourt County, weโre told.
Health District issues warning after stray kitten tests positive for rabies in Campbell County
A stray kitten found in Campbell County tested positive for rabies, according to the Central Virginia Health District.
Raccoon in Radford tests positive for rabies, officials share safety precautions
Radford officials say a racoon tested positive for rabies, and they want to remind the community of a few preventative measures to take to stay safe.
Local experts share safety tips following multiple rabies cases in Southwest Virginia
Rabies has hit the skunk population in the Roanoke Valley. With three cases confirmed, local professionals discuss how to protect yourself and your pets.
VDH issues warning after rabid skunk found in Botetourt County
A skunk was confirmed positive for rabies in the area of Mountain Pass Road in Troutville Thursday, according to the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts.
More action being taken in response to Danville rabid fox incident
On Wednesday afternoon, area officials advised the public near the Walmart on Mount Cross Road to keep their cats contained within their property as they try to gather feral cats that they say could have had contact with the rabid fox.
Health officials say a rabid fox bit at least two individuals in Danville
The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District says at least two individuals were bitten by a fox that tested positive for rabies. A public notice has been sent out for residents in the area of Mount Cross Road and Tyler Avenue in Danville.
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Planes distribute rabies tablets across Southwest Virginia wildlife to prevent spread
The United States Department of Agriculture is on a mission to prevent rabies from spreading in Southwest Virginia.
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Rabid fox warning issued after animal control officer attacked in Galax
GALAX, Va. โ The Mount Rogers Health District issued a warning in the Galax area due to a fox that tested positive for rabies. On Wednesday, a gray fox attacked an Animal Control Officer on the 900 block of West Stuart Drive in Galax. The fox recently fought with other animals indicated by hair in its teeth, creating additional disease reservoirs that may become rabid in the following months. Health officials warn that rabies is fatal once symptoms appear. If any person or anyoneโs pets have been in contact with the gray fox, youโre asked to contact the Galax Health Department at 276-236-6127.
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VDH issues warning after rabid raccoon found in Virginia city
Someoneโs pet was exposed to a rabid raccoon on Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Health. On Friday, a raccoon found in Staunton, Virginia, was submitted for rabies testing after a suspected encounter with a pet. The raccoon tested positive for rabies and while it no longer poses a threat, any person or animal that may have been exposed to the raccoonโs saliva would be considered a potential exposure and should receive medical evaluation. Rabies is deadly to animals and humans once symptoms begin, but can be prevented in humans if they receive vaccine and medication soon after exposure. VDH has this advice to help prevent the spread of rabies: