Heads up Whitby Residents… Rabid Bat found in the area….

 

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  • Notice: A Rabid Bat was found on July 2 2014
  • Location of Rabid Bat: Durham College Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Ave. 
  • Notice From: Durham Health Officials
  • What to do: If you or someone you know came into contact with an injured bat on or around the date mentioned please contact the health department at the following phone numbers: 
  • During Business Hours: 905-723-3818: 1-888-777-9613 
  • After 4:30 pm on Weekdays or on the Weekend: 1-800-372-1104
  • For information on Rabies awareness please call the health department or visit www.durham.ca
  • Mr. Ross MacEachern, manager of environmental health for the Durham Region Health Department stresses that Rabies can be found in the community and residents are advised to use extreme caution when coming across bats and or wildlife.
  • source: Whitby This Week: July 11 2014 Edition: