5 dogs in Anderson County in quarantine after rabies exposure
Updated: 2:46 PM EDT Sep 26, 2023
Five dogs in Anderson County, South Carolina, are in quarantine after being exposed to rabies. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a raccoon found near Blue Ridge Avenue and James Cox Road in Belton, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Five dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.The raccoon was submitted to DHEC's laboratory for testing on Saturday and was confirmed to have rabies on Monday. More news (Story continues after links) Fire in garage ceiling of Upstate home leaves one man dead, coroner saysI-85 exit closure could affect drivers for the next 30 daysSC teen shoots, kills father and won't face charges. The sheriff explains why.If you believe you, someone you know, or your pets have come in contact with this raccoon, or another animal that potentially has rabies, call DHEC's Public Health Anderson office at (864) 372-3270 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday) or after hours and on holidays at (888) 847-0902 (select option 2).
Five dogs in Anderson County, South Carolina, are in quarantine after being exposed to rabies.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a raccoon found near Blue Ridge Avenue and James Cox Road in Belton, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Five dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
The raccoon was submitted to DHEC's laboratory for testing on Saturday and was confirmed to have rabies on Monday.
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If you believe you, someone you know, or your pets have come in contact with this raccoon, or another animal that potentially has rabies, call DHEC's Public Health Anderson office at (864) 372-3270 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday) or after hours and on holidays at (888) 847-0902 (select option 2).
