More bat encounters raise rabies concerns

More bat encounters raise rabies concerns

Health officials say Saskatoon has seen a sharp rise in bat encounters this year, and several of those bats have tested positive for rabies. Dr. Simon Kapaj, medical health officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, said the increase has become a concern as more residents report bites, scratches or close encounters. Read more: Health officials warn more people are being bitten by bats across Sask. “If individuals are bitten or scratched by…