Rabies alert issued after Clay County raccoon tests positive

A rabies alert has been issued in Clay County after a raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus. The positive test is the confirmed event behind the alert.

What happened

A raccoon in Clay County tested positive for rabies. Clay County is the location identified in the alert.

Rabies is a virus that can affect animals and people. The confirmed positive test means the animal was found to have the virus.

What the alert means

The alert places public attention on a confirmed rabies case in Clay County. The alert’s specific boundaries, start date and end date are not stated here.

The information available for this brief does not identify whether a person or another animal had contact with the raccoon. It also does not identify the agency that issued the alert or list steps for residents to take.

County residents

Residents should treat the confirmed rabies case as a public health matter and use official Clay County or Florida health information for current instructions. People who believe they or an animal had contact with the raccoon should seek guidance from a health or animal-care authority.

Related report

First Coast News reported the Clay County rabies alert and the raccoon’s positive test. The report is linked here: First Coast News.