Rabies Alert Issued for Parts of Alachua County by Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has issued a rabies alert for parts of Alachua County, specifically near High Springs and Newberry, after a stray cat tested positive for the virus. The alert will be in effect for the next 60 days, and residents are advised to avoid contact with wild animals, vaccinate their pets, and seek immediate treatment if exposed to the virus.