ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) has issued a rabies alert after a fox in the Rosemont neighborhood tested positive for the deadly virus. Health officials are warning residents to take precautions to protect both people and pets.

On November 9 , a fox came into contact with a dog and a person near a home in Rosemont . The fox later died and tested positive for rabies. AHD is working with the exposed person and the pet’s owner to ensure they receive appropriate medical follow-up and vaccinations. Officials say this case raises the potential risk of additional rabies exposures in the area.

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