The Department of Health is reminding Nunavummiut to be aware of the risk of exposure to rabies by keeping a close eye on their dogs and to not let them roam around freely.
The Department of Health would like to remind residents of Iqaluit that increased fox activity in the city is causing greater risk of exposure to rabies.
The Department of Health is advising residents of Iqaluit that the fox and domestic dog suspected of being infected with rabies, reported on March 8, have both tested positive for the disease.
The Department of Health is advising residents of Whale Cove that the sample from a dog that died following a fox attack in Whale Cove has tested positive for rabies.
The Department of Health is advising residents of Kugaaruk that a dog in the community was euthanized after it killed a fox that showed possible signs of rabies.
The Department of Health is advising residents of Kugaaruk that a fox from the community has tested positive for rabies. The fox, which was killed by a dog, was sent for testing after it was observed acting strangely.