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Rabies is so widespread in Nassau County, health threat is declared
It’s a disease that’s so serious that only 14 people have ever survived it. Now that the number of reported non-human rabies cases has skyrocketed in Nassau County, its health commissioner has declared it to be an imminent public health threat to residents through animal transmission.
Opinion
Nassau, Suffolk counties must act to stop rabies from spreading
The spread of rabies in Nassau County is a concerning resurgence that caused the county’s health department to declare an "imminent public health threat" this week. A day later, the county urged people not to panic since there have been no reports of people getting rabies on Long Island.
Since July 2024, Nassau has confirmed 25 rabies cases — 22 raccoons and three feral cats — across virtually every part of the ...
Rabies is spreading in the U.S., specifically in areas where the virus was once eradicated. Here’s what to know about the ...
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