DIXON – The Lee County Health Department reported Thursday that a bat in the county tested positive for rabies and is reminding residents to avoid contact with bats, which are more active in warmer months. In Illinois, a small percentage of bats tested each year carry rabies, a disease that is often fatal if untreated. Residents are urged to contact Animal Control if a bat is found indoors and to reach out to the Health Department with any questions or concerns.
For the latests on Bats and Rabies, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Rabies Surveillance Dashboard
