In a statement Monday, the city said the person currently bitten was being treated for the virus, which could be fatal. It is the first positive tearing bat reported to Hamilton since May last year. According to public health, Hamilton has had an ongoing outbreak of rabies, with 330 animals being positive for the virus since December 2015. Most of them were raccoons and skunk, although two stray cats and a fox were also positive. Trending Stories
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Public health says rabies is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal – usually through a bite, but it can also enter the body through scratches, open sores or mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and eyes. The story goes on under the ad Residents should stay away from wildlife and call animal services at 905-546-2489 if they see an animal they think may have been infected, public health says. Anyone who may have been bitten by an animal or have direct contact with an animal is advised to wash the wound with soap and water and seek immediate medical attention or call 905-546-2489. Hamilton residents are also asked to make sure their pets’ rabies vaccines are up to date and to contact a veterinarian if the pet comes in contact with a wild animal, including bats. © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
