Fox tests positive for rabies in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut
A fox has tested positive for rabies in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, according to the territory’s Department of Health.
Health Department warns anyone who was bitten, scratched by fox or wolf to report to health centre
A fox has tested positive for rabies in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, according to the territory's Department of Health.
Anyone who has been bitten or scratched by a fox, wolf or other animal should go to the health centre and report the incident immediately, a press release says.
Rabies, a viral disease, can be transmitted to humans. The government of Nunavut says anyone who is infected must get treatment immediately.
Anyone who has a dog that has come in contact with a fox or a wolf is asked to contact the hamlet office at (867) 360-7141 or the regional environment health officer at (867) 983-5259.
Last year, seven Arctic foxes and three dogs tested positive for rabies in Nunavut.