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McHenry County health officials confirm the 2026 season's first rabies-positive bat after a resident found the animal in a home; the resident received post-exposure prophylaxis and officials urge residents to vaccinate pets and bat-proof homes as bat activity rises in northern Illinois.
A rabid bat was found near a residential California sidewalk, prompting public health officials to warn residents about potential exposure to rabies. People should avoid handling bats, report sightings to animal control or local health authorities, and seek prompt medical advice if they were bitten or had direct contact, since rabies is fatal if not treated.
A bat found near a sidewalk in the Palo Verde Common area of South Fremont tested positive for rabies, triggering a local investigation led by Alameda County Vector Control and leafleting of the nearby area; there are currently no known human or animal exposures. Residents are advised to vaccinate pets, keep dogs confined, avoid handling wild animals, report bites, and bat-proof homes by sealing openings larger than a quarter inch. If a bat is touched or bitten, contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease program and seek medical care immediately, as rabies is fatal but preventable with timely post-exposure treatment.
Three Snohomish County residents are undergoing post‑exposure rabies treatment after a private‑home bat tested positive for rabies. The bat was captured and confirmed by the Washington State Public Health Laboratory; the patients are receiving rabies vaccinations plus human rabies immune globulin, a near‑100% preventive approach. Rabies in wild bats is rare, and officials urge precautions (sealing openings, pet vaccination, avoiding handling bats) as bat season begins; exposure concerns can be directed to the local health department at 425-339-3503.
A resident found a bat inside a McHenry County home that tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first rabid bat of 2026. The resident was exposed and was advised to receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Animal Control collected the bat for testing, and the McHenry County Department of Health urged containment of any indoor bat, provided steps to prevent future intrusions, and noted that rabies in Illinois is primarily transmitted by bats and is not typically spread person-to-person.
A bat found in Douglas County tested positive for rabies, the county’s first confirmed case of 2026. Health officials urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife, ensure pets are vaccinated, and seek medical care if bitten; the case adds to Oregon’s total of four positive rabies cases for the year.
A bat found near Fullerton College’s music building tested positive for rabies, prompting a public health warning. Officials urge anyone who may have touched the bat to seek medical care promptly for potential post-exposure treatment, and pet owners who had contact with the bat should contact their veterinarian, since rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
Researchers have identified a previously uncharacterized receptor gateway used by certain bat alphacoronaviruses to enter human cells, providing new insight into how animal coronaviruses can spill over into humans and how entry mechanisms influence pandemic risk.
Rabies has been confirmed in the Arden community of Loxahatchee after a bat hiding inside a resident’s shoe bit them; Animal Care and Control says the incident occurred and officials are investigating and advising precaution.
San Mateo County health officials confirmed a bat found in a park tested positive for rabies, urging anyone who had contact with the bat to seek medical advice immediately, as rabies is a deadly but preventable disease. No exposures have been confirmed, and the risk remains low, but precautions are advised to prevent infection.
A bat found in Orange tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to advise residents to avoid contact with wild animals, vaccinate pets, and seek medical attention if exposed, as rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear.
A person in St. Clair County, Michigan, was bitten by a rabid bat, which tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to advise caution and recommend testing and vaccination for those exposed.
A rabid bat was found in St. Clair County, Michigan, resulting in one person being bitten and requiring medical treatment. Health officials emphasize avoiding contact with wild animals and recommend capturing bats for testing if contact occurs. The incident highlights the importance of rabies vaccination for pets and proper response to potential exposures.
The managing director of BAT UK advocates for allowing strict advertising of vapes targeted at adults to help smokers switch, despite current UK restrictions and health concerns about youth vaping; she emphasizes regulation, education, and enforcement to support the UK's goal of a smoke-free generation by 2030.
A rabid bat in Whitestown tested positive for rabies, exposing four people and three cats; those affected received treatment and vaccinations, and residents are advised to watch for rabies symptoms and avoid wild animals showing unusual behavior.