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Rabies is so widespread in Nassau County, health threat is declared
It’s a disease that’s so serious that only 14 people have ever survived it. Now that the number of reported non-human rabies ...
Nassau County declares rabies an imminent public health threat as cases rise. Here's what to know.
Nassau County is warning residents about the rise of rabies. The Department of Health declared an imminent public health ...
Rabies is making a comeback: here’s what you need to know
A raccoon is biting people in New Jersey and officials in New York declared an imminent threat to public health ...
Rabies labeled ‘imminent public health threat’ in Nassau County
The Nassau County Department of Health is declaring rabies an “imminent public health threat” to the suburbs east of City.
Rabies, once ‘eradicated' in this Long Island county, now declared a public health threat
Authorities in one Long Island county are issuing an imminent public health threat over a concerning rise in the number of ...
Rabies Is Making a Comeback. Should You Be Worried?
On July 21, the Nassau County Department of Health in Long Island, N.Y., declared “an imminent public health threat” due to ...
Rabies now an ‘imminent public health threat’ on Long Island, health official points finger at NYC
Nassau County declared that the spread of rabies has become an “imminent public health threat” after afflicted animals from ...
Rabies in Nassau County declared 'imminent public health threat,' officials say
Rabies is now an "imminent public health threat" in Nassau County, officials said Monday, warning residents to protect their ...
Numbers show increase in Nassau rabies cases defies recent trend
Since July 2024, Nassau has confirmed 25 rabies cases — 22 raccoons and three feral cats — across virtually every part of the ...
Imminent public health threat declared in Nassau County due to a rise in rabies cases
The county has confirmed more than two dozen rabid animals since last July, with more being tested. CBS News New York's Jenna ...
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Nassau County declares ‘imminent public health threat’ after 25 confirmed rabies cases
The Nassau County Department of Health declared an imminent public health threat due to 25 confirmed cases of rabies in the ...
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Nassau County's 25 rabies cases are 'imminent public health threat' but not cause for alarm
The top health official in Nassau County called rabies an "imminent public health threat,” but not cause for alarm. The declaration frees up additional resources to stop the spread among terrestrial ...