Health officials urge caution after increase in rabid raccoons in Brooke, Ohio counties

Health officials urge caution after increase in rabid raccoons in Brooke, Ohio counties

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A recent uptick in rabies cases among raccoons in Brooke and Ohio counties is raising concerns after multiple infected animals were found during the past six months. Howard Gamble, administrator of the Ohio County Health Department, said the department regularly works with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide vaccine baits [...]