Alameda County Vector Control
Coverage of Alameda County Vector Control in the Nexus archive.
- California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus
A bat found near a sidewalk in South Fremont, California, tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge residents to avoid wildlife and seek medical attention if exposed. Authorities confirmed no known human or animal exposures but emphasized the importance of vaccination and caution around wild animals.
- Rabid bat found on Fremont sidewalk prompts health warning
A rabid bat was found on a Fremont sidewalk, prompting health warnings in Alameda County. Officials advise avoiding contact with bats and seeking medical treatment if exposed, as rabies in humans is rare but fatal without care. Multiple rabid bat cases have been reported across the Bay Area this year.
- Rabid bat discovered near Fremont sidewalk
A rabid bat was discovered near a sidewalk in Palo Verde Common, South Fremont. The Fremont Police Department and Alameda County Vector Control confirmed the bat was collected on May 26 and posed a risk to pedestrians and animals.