BEDFORD County, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford County Health Department received confirmation that a fox that was submitted for testing on July 21 has tested positive for rabies.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, the fox attacked a woman while she was on her porch in the Thaxton area near the intersection of Pendleton Road and Quaterwood Road. The fox was killed during the attack.
Anyone who may have been exposed to a fox or other animal, by a bite, scratch, or contact withsaliva, in that area, should consult with their physician and contact the Bedford County Health Department at (540) 586-7952. The health department can also be contacted by email [email protected]…