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Rabies-Positive Bats Found in Whatcom County

Monday, August 10, 2026

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Two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies this week, according to a public health alert issued on August 5, 2026. The alert warns residents not to touch or handle wild bats, as rabies is transmitted through bites or scratches and can be fatal.

Whatcom County Public Health emphasizes that bats play a vital role in ecosystems but can carry rabies. The alert does not specify locations where the bats were found or provide further details about the cases. Residents with potential exposure are advised to seek medical attention immediately.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Public Health — https://www.whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Health-Public-Health-News-24

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Two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies this week“This week, two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies.”
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A public health alert was issued on August 5, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The alert warns residents not to touch or handle wild bats“Never Touch or Handle Wild Bats — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:19:56 -0800 This week, two bats in Whatcom County tested positive for rabies. Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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Rabies is transmitted through bites or scratches“Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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Rabies can be fatal“However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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Whatcom County Public Health states that bats can carry rabies“Bats are found all over the world and play a vital role in ecosystems. However, they can carry rabies, a deadly disease that is transmitted through bites or scratches.”
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The alert does not specify locations where the bats were foundNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The alert does not provide further details about the casesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents with potential exposure are advised to seek medical attention immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.