Loudoun Co. health officials on alert after cat found with rabies
Health officials in Loudoun and Fairfax counties are on alert after a cat tested positive for rabies, potentially exposing residents in Chantilly.
📍 The outcome
A cat died from rabies after being found near a school in Fairfax County, exposing at least one person. Health officials in Loudoun County were placed on alert and urged residents to remain safe around animals, while kittens were placed under monitoring.
Epilogue added 49d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
A cat that tested positive for rabies has died after being found near a school in Fairfax County. Local health officials are monitoring kittens associated with the animal, and at least one person has been exposed.
Coverage from WTOP, WUSA9, and WJLA emphasizes that the animal may not have appeared sick, which could have increased the risk of exposure for people in Chantilly. The Loudoun County government is urging residents to remain safe around animals.
Authorities continue to monitor the affected kittens. Health officials in Loudoun County remain on alert following the report of potential exposure.
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Who reported it (5)
- Rabid Cat That Didn't Look Sick May Have Exposed People In Chantilly: Health Officials DailyVoice.com · 52d ago
- Kittens under monitoring after cat tests positive for rabies, at least 1 person exposed WUSA9 · 52d ago
- Cat dies from rabies in Fairfax County after being found near school WJLA · 52d ago
- Potential Exposure to Rabid Cat Reported; Loudoun Urges Residents to Be Safe Around Animals Loudoun County Website (.gov) · 52d ago
- Loudoun Co. health officials on alert after cat found with rabies WTOP · 52d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Where was the rabid cat found?
The cat was found near a school in Fairfax County.
Did the cat show obvious signs of illness?
According to DailyVoice.com, the cat did not look sick.
Has anyone been affected by the animal?
Coverage indicates at least one person was exposed.
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