ISSUE. FOLLOW UP TESTS ARE EXPECTED IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. TUOLUMNE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SAYS TWO SKUNKS TESTED POSITIVE FOR RABIES, THOUGH SKUNKS WERE SPOTTED ON UPPER TUOLUMNE ROAD AND MID TO ALBANY ROAD. OFFICIALS SAY ALL ANIMALS EXPOSED ARE NOW UNDER QUARANTINE. THEY SAY THE PUBLIC RISK IS LOW, BUT THEY ARE URGING PEOPLE TO USE CAUTION. THE VIRUS IS TRANSMITTED THROUGH INFECTED SALIVA. IF
Tuolumne County Animal Control has reported that two skunks tested positive for rabies, prompting a quarantine of exposed animals and a warning for residents to exercise caution. The skunks were spotted on Upper Tuolumne Road and Mid Tuolumne Road.Officials said all animals exposed are under quarantine and emphasized that public risk is low, but they are urging caution. The virus is transmitted through infected saliva. Residents are advised to call animal control if they see any suspicious wildlife behavior.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
TUOLUMNE COUNTY, Calif. —
Tuolumne County Animal Control has reported that two skunks tested positive for rabies, prompting a quarantine of exposed animals and a warning for residents to exercise caution.
The skunks were spotted on Upper Tuolumne Road and Mid Tuolumne Road.
Officials said all animals exposed are under quarantine and emphasized that public risk is low, but they are urging caution. The virus is transmitted through infected saliva. Residents are advised to call animal control if they see any suspicious wildlife behavior.
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