RABIES ALERT!
This is a public health notification that the
Jefferson County (WV) Health Department has issued a
“Rabies Alert” for the
Mordington Circle area of
Charles Town
The WV Office of Laboratory Services notified our office (JCHD) on April 16, 2020 of a “positive” test result for the rabies virus from a – CAT – submitted by us, from Mordington Circle in Charles Town.
Description: Small black and white shorthair cat.
If you believe that you or someone else, had contact with this animal, please call the Jefferson County Health Department at (304) 728-8416 ext. 3037
All Citizens are also being reminded to make sure your animals are currently vaccinated against rabies and to avoid contact with wildlife!