Health Officials: Feral Cat on Long Island Tests Positive For Rabies

Feral cats in Mineola (File/Photo by Anthony Murray)

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A feral cat in Cedarhurst recently tested positive for rabies, according to the Nassau County Department of Health.

It’s the first known case of the rabies virus since 2016, when a raccoon tested positive for the disease. The cat was collected by the Town of Hempstead, and the tests were conducted by the New York State Department of Health.

“We urge all residents to avoid contact with feral and wild animals and to ensure their pets are up

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