WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A fox close to Previous Salem examined optimistic for rabies after attacking two individuals close to Previous Salem final week, based on the Forsyth County Division of Public Well being.
The assaults occurred on June 27. One of many victims was working within the space on the William C. Sims Sr. Neighborhood Heart and one other was strolling. Each assaults occurred minutes aside.
The fox was euthanized.
Public well being officers urge anybody who was within the space and got here in touch with a fox from June 20 to June 27 to succeed in out to their main care supplier and Forsyth County Animal Providers at (336) 703-2480.
4 animals have examined optimistic for rabies this yr, based on the FCDPH. Well being officers say one fox, two skunks and 1 raccoon examined optimistic.