Rabies -- United States
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed a raccoon entered the Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. The raccoon tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider. The raccoon was submitted to DHEC's laboratory for testing on 18 Dec [2020] and was confirmed to have rabies on 19 Dec [2020].
"To reduce the risk of getting rabies, always give wild and stray animals plenty of space," said Terri
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