Navajo County health officials warn of foxes, dog testing positive for rabies
SHOLOW, Ariz. — The Navajo County Public Health Services District is warning the community about an animal that recently tested positive for rabies. Officials announced last week that a wild fox was found infected with rabies in the Show Low and Pinetop/Lakeside areas. In addition, Winslow's dog also tested positive for rabies. Health officials said […]
Recent reports of foxes with rabies spark alert in Mohave County | Local News Stories
Mojave County has never had a rabies problem in its fox population until recently. The first reports of the virus infecting local foxes surfaced in late 2022. However, a total of six probable or confirmed cases of rabies were reported to the Mojave County Public Health Department over a seven-month period, all near the Hualapai […]
Mohave County health officials issue warning about foxes infected with rabies
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Health officials in Mojave County have issued a warning following a recent increase in cases of rabies-infected foxes. The Mojave County Public Health Department said this was occurring primarily throughout the Hualapai area, requiring precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. People usually become infected after being scratched or bitten […]