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Rabies-positive bat found in Midland County
MIDLAND — The Midland County Department of Public Health on Monday reported that a bat found in Midland County has tested positive for rabies. This is the first detection of rabies in Midland County since 2021. Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease that can be contracted by any mammal. According to the MCDPH Medical Director Catherine M. Bodnar, MD, MPH, “Bats, skunks, raccoons, and fox are the most common carriers of rabies in Michigan. People can get rabies from the bite or scratch of a rabid animal, by direct contact through broken skin, or mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash any wound or scratch right away for 15 minutes with soap and running water and seek immediate medical treatment. Rabies is almost always fatal in humans once signs and symptoms appear, but can be prevented with timely treatment.”
Bay City’s website will change its domain name. Here’s what you need to know.
BAY CITY, MI — Get ready to dot-gov, Bay City. The city’s municipal website will transition from its current Internet domain URL of BayCityMI.org. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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