Rabid Bats Discovered in Salisbury and Gaston County
A bat found near West Isabella Street in Salisbury, Maryland, has tested positive for rabies, marking the second confirmed case of rabies in Wicomico County this month. The Wicomico County Health Department advises residents to be cautious around wild and stray animals, keep pets confined, and vaccinate pets as required by Maryland law. Contact with wild or stray animals should be avoided, and any human or animal contact such as scratches or bites should be reported to the Health Department. More information on rabies and vaccination clinics can be found on the Wicomico County Health Department's website.
