FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Terri N. Craver
January 10, 2019
Office: (336) 570-6367

First Rabies Case of 2019 Confirmed in Alamance County

BURLINGTON – On January 8, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s first case of rabies for the year.

On January 8, Alamance County Health Department was notified that a fox came in contact with several people in the Calvin Street area of the Twin Lakes community in Burlington on January 5, of which one person from the group was bit. Alamance County Animal Control sent the fox to the State Laboratory for Public Health for testing and the fox was positive for rabies. The bite victim began preventive treatment. If you live in this area and have outside pets, the Health Department encourages you to examine them for any wounds that may have come from contact with this fox and notify animal control or the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367 if you have questions or concerns.

If you are bitten by any animal:
 Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
 Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this information to animal control or the health department.
 Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal

Rabies vaccinations are available for dogs and cats at Tractor Supply, 3129 Garden Road in Burlington, every Saturday 4p-5:30p. The cost is $25. Rabies vaccinations are also available at Pet Supermarket, 2749 South Church Street in Burlington, every other Sunday 10a-11:30a. The next clinic is January 13. The cost is $15.

Last year, Alamance County had five confirmed animal cases of rabies.

For more information or questions about rabies control and vaccinations requirements, contact the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.

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Alamance County Government Offices, Landfill and Convenience Center, and District and Superior Courts will operate on a two hour delay and will be opening at 10:00am on Wednesday (12-12-18) due to winter weather.

Alamance Parks is as scheduled:

Cedarock Park opening at 10am
Equestrian Center Closed
Haw River Trail Parks open to pedestrian traffic (No vehicles)
Pleasant Grove open at noon
Textile Museum open regular schedule from 1-4pm
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau open at 10am

Parks, Libraries, and Landfill Closures

Below are County closures for Sunday (12-9-18) due to inclement weather:

Alamance Parks facilities, including parks, community centers, Haw River Trail Park, and Paddle Access points closed.

All Alamance Libraries (May Memorial, Graham, and Mebane) closed.

Landfill and Convenience Center closed.

For assistance pertaining to the winter storm, please call the Alamance County Call Center at 336-290-0362.

GRAHAM RECREATION CENTER SHELTER ACTIVATED

The Graham Recreation Center located at 311 College Street in Graham will be the primary shelter for Alamance County as of 10am on Sunday, December 9.

Those seeking emergency shelter should bring their prescription medication, special dietary foods or supplements, contact information, and other necessary items. No alcohol, illegal drugs, or weapons are permitted.

The Graham Recreation Center Shelter is not pet friendly, but residents can bring their pets, and they will be transported to the Burlington Animal Shelter where they will be taken care of during the storm.

For questions pertaining to the winter storm, please call the Alamance County Call Center at 336-290-0362.