Event Brief
60-Day Rabies Alert After Infected Cat in Hernando
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Hernando County issues a 60-day rabies alert after a cat tested positive; officials monitor nearby areas for more cases.
WHO: Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando); local health officials
WHAT: A 60-day rabies alert was issued after a cat tested positive for rabies.
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 2:32 AM ET
WHERE: Hernando County, Florida (Dade City area off Westwood Drive)
WHY: A cat tested positive for rabies, prompting monitoring for additional rabies activity.
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