HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Rabies cases and exposures are on the rise across the country, and in Henrico, with a 10th case confirmed Tuesday just in 2026.
The CDC has issued a nationwide health alert warning of an uptick in exposures. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) says local health departments are reporting more potential exposures.
“It’s more than usual but it’s not super concerning on our end,” said Jessica Summers, a veterinarian at the Henrico County Animal Shelter…