Anti-rabies drive will include Ballito: KZN Agriculture
KZN Agricultural says efforts to prevent the spread of the rabies virus will be intensified to now include Ballito, on the north coast.
The department, together with a veterinary team, have managed to contain two cases of rabies there. Spokesperson, Khaye Nkwanyane says these were runaway dogs affected by the virus:
"The conclusion that they are making is some of these dogs are crossing over from areas within iLembe District because it's just closer. The teams have already put a process in place. Even in areas in Ballito, they are going to vaccinate," he says.
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The virus has been detected in dogs in areas on the north coast including Ntumeni, eShowe and Ndwendwe. One death from the virus has been reported in Bhamshela, outside Tongaat. A toddler died after being bitten by a rabid dog.
Nkwanyane has reassured residents that no other human cases have since been detected. A drive targeting a suspected outbreak of rabies in northern KZN is currently underway.