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July 28, 2021Maryville, Mo. |  By: Jeremy Werner

Nodaway County Health Department confirms second rabid bat


MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Nodaway County Health Department has confirmed that a second bat in the county has tested positive for rabies.

Back on July 14, the Health Department confirmed a rabid bat had been located. Health officials say people should never touch a bat as well as make sure their pets are vaccinated against rabies.

Health officials add that people should use extreme caution in dealing with all animals, especially unfamiliar ones.