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Rabid bat found in Seattle near the University of Washington
A rabid bat was found in Seattle on July 15, 2026, on the sidewalk on University Way Northeast, between NE 41st and NE 42nd streets. This is near Parrington Lawn, on the University of Washington campus, and is a busy area with many businesses. Anyone who might have had physical contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health at 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventative treatment is necessary.
Raccoon in Whitesboro tests positive for rabies, health officials warn
A raccoon in Whitesboro has tested positive for rabies, and county health officials say it's a good reminder to know the warning signs of rabies.
United States Delivers Life-Saving Health Supplies and equipment to Madagascar
United States Delivers Life-Saving Health Supplies and equipment to Madagascar U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner presided over a handover ceremony to the Government of Madagascar, represented by President of the Refoundation Col. Michaël Randrianirina, marking the delivery of nearly one million mosquito nets, over 900,000 pieces of critical laboratory equipment, and 33 internet connectivity systems. The assistance – valued at more than $2.2 million – is part of a broader U.S.-Madagascar health partnership, outlined in our bilateral Global Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2025, totaling $134 million from the U.S. government from 2026 through 2030. “This assistance is clear and disciplined – it is a tool of strategic engagement, not global charity,” said Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner. “Every U.S. taxpayer dollar must show measurable results, reduce long-term dependence on U.S. resources, and support greater self-reliance. Stronger health systems in Madagascar help detect and contain infectious diseases before they spread across borders, protecting American and Malagasy families alike.” The assistance includes: 989,250 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets - worth $2 million – will be distributed to 63 districts and 1,661 community health centers across Madagascar. Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death in the country, claiming the lives of children and women at an unacceptable rate. The third and final delivery of these nets arrived in late June and will be distributed starting this July until mid-October, ensuring that those most at risk of mosquito-borne disease now have access to this basic but life-saving protection. U.S.-funded Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project will ensure the distribution. 908,523 pieces of critical medical and laboratory equipment – valued at $180,000 – including personal protective equipment, laboratory supplies, diagnostic tools, and cold chain equipment – along with a modernized digital surveillance system to Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health. This support through the STRIDES (Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems) program bolsters Madagascar’s ability to detect and respond to outbreaks of diseases such as monkeypox, plague, rabies, polio, and Ebola before they become regional or global threats. Over $30,000 of funding for the full procurement, installation, and first year of service for 33 Starlink satellite internet systems at priority districts and regional health offices across the country. These systems will allow health workers in remote and underserved communities to transmit health data quickly to central decision-makers – enabling faster, better-coordinated responses when disease outbreaks occur. U.S.-funded Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) will implement this project. As the country’s largest bilateral health donor, the United States remains committed to the principle that a stronger, healthier Madagascar makes for a stronger, safer world – and a stronger, safer America.
Rabid fox confirmed in Havelock, Craven County Health issues advisory
A fox that tested positive for rabies was found in Havelock, prompting a public health advisory from the Craven County Health Department.According to the health
Health officials warn of potential rabies exposure in Loudoun Co., elsewhere
Health officials in Loudoun County, Virginia, are asking people who may have been exposed to a rabid cat in the South Riding area to contact their doctor as soon as possible.
Harford health officials warn of possible exposure after rabid fox confirmed in Bel Air
The Harford County Health Department announced that a fox tested positive for rabies, warning that people and pets in the surrounding areas may have been expose
Rabid bat found in Marion County prompts county health warning
Marion County officials warn after a bat in the Marion area tested positive for rabies. Residents should avoid bats and other wildlife, keep kids and pets away, and ensure dogs and cats are up to date on rabies shots.
NM health department reports bat with rabies in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health reported the state's ninth case of rabies in 2026: a bat in Sandoval County.
New Mexico health officials warn the public about bats as rabies concerns rise
New Mexico health officials warn the public about bats as rabies concerns rise
Florida Health warns against contact with wild animals due to rabies risk
In Seminole County, avoid wild and stray animals to reduce rabies risk. Keep pets vaccinated and supervised for safety.
Canadian boy, 11, dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth
An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his nose and mouth.
Rabid raccoon found in Manorville, Suffolk health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is reporting that a racoon found in Manorville has tested positive for rabies.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Harford County: health officials
A raccoon tested positive for rabies, the Harford County Health Department announced Friday.
NM health officials report fox in McKinley County tests positive for rabies
The New Mexico Department of Health on June 25, 2026, reported a rabid fox in McKinley County and urged residents to vaccinate their pets.
Butler County health officials confirm bat tests positive for rabies, marking 4th case in past month
Butler County health officials say a bat has tested positive for rabies in West Chester, marking at least the fourth positive case in Butler County over the last two months.
A preventable tragedy: What my sister’s death taught me about public health
Rabies is 100% preventable when institutions work together. We must engage trusted community leaders and break down siloes between animal and human health.
Raccoon in Anne Arundel County tests positive for rabies; health officials seek anyone exposed
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is looking for anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon on or near McGill Court and Milburn Circle in Pasadena after the animal tested positive for rabies.
Delaware Public Health District warns of rabies case
The health department said it is important for residents to take precautions
Central Shenandoah Health District reports rabid raccoon in Waynesboro
The Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is notifying the community of a racoon found near Nottingham Lane in Waynesboro that tested positive for rabies last Friday.
Seminole County ranks 3rd in Central Florida rabies exposures, health department says
Seminole County is ranked third in rabies exposure in Florida, with incidents going beyond people's homes, according to health officials.
Two foxes found in Roland Park test positive for rabies: Baltimore health officials
Two foxes that were found in Baltimore's Roland Park neighborhood tested positive for rabies, the Baltimore City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Rabies Makes Its Return to Wyoming - Wyoming Department of Health
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about wild animals that may carry rabies. The most common carriers of rabies in our state are bats and skunks, but any mammal can be infected with rabies, including humans. The first confirmed case of rabies for 2026 occurred […]
Rabid bat found on Fremont sidewalk prompts health warning
Alameda County is warning residents after a rabies-positive bat was found in Fremont, one of several rabies cases reported across the Bay Area this year.
Three people exposed to rabid bat in Snohomish County
In Snohomish County, six bats have tested positive over the last decade, but this week's bat is the second to test positive for rabies in Washington this year.
3 receiving preventive treatment after exposure to rabid bat in Snohomish County home
Three Snohomish County residents are receiving preventive treatment for rabies after being exposed to a bat that tested positive for the virus, county health of
Rabies-positive bat confirmed in Kent County; health officials urge caution
Kent County confirmed the first rabies-positive bat found in the county this year.
Rabid bat found in Pasadena, officials warn of health risk
The discovery of a rabies-infected bat in Pasadena has prompted officials to warn residents to use caution. “This is the first bat to test positive for rabies in Pasadena this year,” Director of Pu…
Bat tests positive for rabies in Pasadena, health officials say
Pasadena health officials urged the public to stay away from bats on Thursday after one tested positive for rabies in the city.
Bats Test Positive for Rabies Across the U.S.—Health Officials Issue Warning
Find out what to do if you're exposed.
Bats Test Positive for Rabies Across the U.S.—Health Officials Issue Warning
Health officials in multiple states are warning residents to avoid contact with bats after several have tested positive for rabies in recent weeks. Rabies is a deadly virus that spreads through bites ...
Bat found in Haddonfield attic tests positive for rabies, 3 cats exposed, Camden County health officials say
Bat tests positive for rabies in Haddonfield, health officials say
A bat found in Haddonfield, New Jersey, has tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services confirmed on Friday.
Health officials warn public after 6 rabid animals found in Providence County
The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning the public after at least six animals tested positive for rabies over the last six weeks
Rabid bat found at Fullerton College, OC health officials say
A bat tested positive for rabies after being found at Fullerton College last week, health officials in Orange County said Thursday.
Skunk near Fellows Lake is 2nd rabies case for 2026: Health department
With a second case of rabies identified this week, Springfield-Greene County Health Department advises community to be careful around wildlife.
Skunk tests positive for rabies after biting Oakland County resident, health officials say
CDC pauses testing for rabies, Epstein-Barr, monkeypox and other viruses
Disease tracking is also temporarily halted for monkeypox and other common viruses such as Epstein-Barr and varicella zoster virus.
CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing
The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases.
C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.
Health officials confirm rabies case in raccoon found in Niagara County
Does growing vaccine hesitancy include pet inoculations?
When physicians discuss vaccine hesitancy, they’re usually talking about human vaccines. But there’s evidence that as skepticism and opposition...
Rabies vaccine recall prompts warning to pet owners from Allegheny County Health Department
Allegheny Co. Health Department warns pet parents about rabies vaccine recall
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Churchville, Harford Co. Health Department says
The Harford County Health Department announced that a raccoon in Churchville tested positive for the rabies virus on Tuesday.Officials reported that the raccoon
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Annapolis, health officials say
A raccoon that was found on Tuesday in Annapolis has tested positive for rabies, according to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.
Health officials confirm rabies-positive bat in Eaton County
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has confirmed that a bat found in Eaton County tested positive for rabies.
Pet exposed to rabid raccoon in Charleston County, health officials say
The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed that a raccoon found in Johns Island tested positive for rabies Monday.
First rabies-positive bat of the year found in Barry County, health officials urge caution
A bat found in Barry County has tested positive for rabies.