Bats in Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton Test Positive for Rabies, Public Health Says

Bats in Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton test positive for rabies, public health says

A bat in the Haldimand-Norfolk region has been found to be positive for rabies — prompting a warning from Grand Erie Public Health for residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals. In Hamilton, public health officials confirmed two wild bats were rabid.

Person being treated for rabies exposure in Haldimand

A person exposed to a rabid bat is being treated in a Haldimand hospital, prompting the local health unit to warn residents to stay away from wild animals.

Rabies‑positive bat confirmed in Haldimand‑Norfolk, public health urges caution

Grand Erie Public Health is reminding residents to avoid contact with wild animals after a bat in the Haldimand-Norfolk region tested positive for rabies. Public health officials say individuals who were exposed to the bat are receiving treatment through Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in Dunnville. While the risk of rabies exposure remains low, health officials say the case serves as an important reminder that bats and other wildlife can carry …