Since May, bats infected with rabies have been detected in six communities. Health officials issued notices to residents in those communities, advising them how to take precautions against rabies.
Rabies fact sheets also have been issued at county libraries and community health fairs.
Residents who come in contact with bats should call county Animal Control, which handles such reports 24 hours a day. The agency will attempt to capture the bat and get it tested.
"This time of year, bats are actively coming to...
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