Town of Waterford issued the following announcement on March 24.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT
SKUNK FROM WATERFORD TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES
A SKUNK FROM THE AREA OF SHORE ROAD IN WATERFORD WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE POSITIVE FOR RABIES ON MARCH 24, 2022. THE PUBLIC SHOULD REFRAIN FROM FEEDING OR APPROACHING ANY WILD OR STRAY ANIMALS.
Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, but stray cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ledge Light Health District at 448-4882 or the Animal Control Officer at 860-442-9451
Original source can be found here.
