COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) said multiple people and animals have tested positive for rabies in the Upstate.
The DPH said in Abbeville, a skunk found near Bulls Horn and Bouchillon roads tested positive for rabies on Nov. 18. Seven dogs were exposed and will be quarantined.
Officials mentioned that a stray orange cat found near Geddy and Millrock Church roads in Gray Court also tested positive on Nov. 19. The following were exposed to the cat:
- Six people have been referred to their health care providers.
- Two vaccinated dogs are being quarantined.
- One unvaccinated black and grey stray cat kept with the orange cat has been euthanized after further safety concerns were evaluated with the caretakers.
Anyone who thinks they may have come in contact with the skunk, cat or any other animal that potentially has rabies is asked to call DPH’s 24-hour rabies reporting line at 888-847-0902 (Select Option 2)…