Agriculture Dept says no rabies outbreak in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture says there is no need to panic because there is no rabies outbreak in the province.
The department has confirmed that two cases in Umhlathuze and eThekwini.
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Agriculture spokesperson, Phathiswa Mfuyo says these two have been contained and are being closely monitored.
"I can assure the public that there is no need to panic. We do not have an outbreak."
"It's two animals that were spotted through constant monitoring by our veterinarian services," said Mfuyo.
He is asking residents to be cautious and report any animals they suspect might be infected.
"We haven't had any human cases here in KwaZulu-Natal this year."
He says monitoring programmes by department officials has helped ensure that animals infected with rabies are caught, as in the eThekwini and Umhlathuze cases.
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Residents have been urged to report any animal that appears to be acting strangely.
Mfuyo says it is important for people to refrain from touching the animals and avoid the risk of being bitten.
