Health officials issue dire warning to unsuspecting restaurant guests possibly exposed to rabies - New York Post
San Diego health officials have issued a warning after a rabid bat was discovered on a table at a local deli. While no direct contact was reported, officials are urging anyone who touched the animal to seek medical advice due to the fatal nature of rabies.
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A rabid bat landed on a munching family’s table at a San Diego deli restaurant this past Sunday.
San Diego public health officials are concerned, issuing a notice to anyone who may have touched the bat that they are at risk of contracting rabies and should call their healthcare provider.
A rabid bat landed on a munching family’s table at a San Diego deli restaurant this past Sunday. Google Maps Bats are the only species to test positive for rabies this year. Getty Images No direct contact with the bat was reported. A diner scooped up the bat with a towel and transported it to the Humane Society in Oceanside, where it tested positive for the highly fatal disease.
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