Virginia sees 25-year rabies high

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Richmond, Va. - Reported cases of animal rabies in the state have spiked to their highest number since 1982, according to Virginia health officials.

RICHMOND, VA. — Reported cases of animal rabies in the state have spiked to their highest number since 1982, according to Virginia health officials.

Although most of the 730 cases involved wild animals, with the highest number among raccoons, almost 40 cases involved dogs and cats, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

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