Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman said eight rabid raccoons and feral cats had been found since July in communities stretching from Cedarhurst…
The Nassau County Health Commissioner said more than 500 people in 2024 were bitten, scratched or came in close contact with a possibly rabid animal. Fortunately, there have been no human rabies cases.Officials on Long Island are raising concern amid a spike in animals testing positive for rabies, and are pinning at least some of the blame for that rise on New York City.
"That was a rabid raccoon in a garbage can, I believe that jumped out prior to New Year's . The resident was bitten and scratched," the commissioner said. Frank Floridia, an animal rescuer on Long Island, called on residents to keep an eye on their pets and immediately report any wild creatures that don’t look well."Everybody has to take extreme precautions. Everybody has to be worried about the situation. It’s life-threatening," said Floridia."It's pretty scary that rabies is back on Long Island."
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