A recent death reported in Western Nebraska is possibly due to a rabies infection.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Panhandle Public Health District are contacting community members who were in contact with the individual for possible exposure.
Anyone at risk will be offered treatment. Additional details are available at the Nebraska DHHS website here https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Death-due-to-Possible-Rabies-Infection-Reported-in-Western-Nebraska.aspx