Rabies-positive bat found in downtown Minneapolis prompts exposure check
TL;DR
On Sept. 15, a bat found on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis tested positive for rabies. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is tracing anyone who may have touched the bat and advising those who handled it to contact a healthcare provider. People who did not touch the bat are not at risk. Rabies bites can be tiny and painless, so seek guidance from a healthcare professional if there was any contact; MDH can be reached at 651-201-5414.
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