Rabid dogs raise alarm

Rabid dogs raise alarm

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: As many as 35,000 dogs may have
to be slaughtered following the discovery of rabies by the Sikka
regency administration.

The Sikka health office said on Wednesday that it would begin
an information campaign this week to warn all dog owners of the
dangers of rabies.

Teams will be sent to every village in the regency to check
all dogs. The campaign includes the screening of a video to
depict the dangers of rabid dogs.

The rabies alarm was raised after five people who were bitten
by dogs developed symptoms of rabies. A laboratory test on a dog
has since confirmed the fear. (yac)