Rabies cases in bats climb across California and Pasadena
Health officials are urging residents to steer clear of animals that appear sick.
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What happened
Rabies reports are rising in California and across the United States, with bats testing positive more often. A third rabid bat was found in Pasadena on East Green Street, and no human rabies cases have been reported there this year.
Why it matters
Officials are advising the public to exercise caution.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 8:42 PM ET: Pasadena officials announced a third rabies case in a bat, found on East Green Street, and urged the public to exercise caution.
- Oct 17, 7:00 AM ET: Reports showed rabies detections rising across the U.S., and one greater Bay Area county saw human exposures to rabid animals triple, prompting a local advisory to stay away from sick animals.
- Oct 17, 12:51 PM ET: A Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency release said 314 bats tested positive for rabies in California in 2025, up from 229 in 2024, a 37% increase.
Coverage
- Rabies exposures on the rise in Santa Cruz County and California (santacruzsentinel.com)
- Rabies reports are rising in California. Experts can’t explain why (sfchronicle.com)
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