Public health officials in B.C. and Quebec dealing with rabies in wild animals
An article from Vancouver Is Awesome says the wild animals involved have come into contact with people or domestic pets. The excerpt we reviewed gives no specifics on locations or numbers.
Illustrative photoPublic health officials in British Columbia and Quebec are dealing with rabies in wild animals, according to an article from Vancouver Is Awesome.
The article carries a Toronto dateline. It is titled "We're hearing more about rabies in the news. Here's what to know about the virus." It reports that the affected wild animals have come into contact with people or domestic pets.
What the report does and doesn't say
The material NORTHLINE reviewed is limited to the article's title and a short summary of its main points. It does not say which species is involved, where in B.C. the animals were found, how many cases there are, or how many people or pets were exposed. It also does not name a health authority or quote an official.
What to know
- Vancouver Is Awesome reports that officials in B.C. and Quebec are dealing with rabies in wild animals.
- According to the article, those animals have come into contact with people or domestic pets.
- The excerpt we reviewed does not name an agency or official, so these points are one outlet's report and have not been independently verified by NORTHLINE.
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