Rabies has been detected in an animal, prompting health warnings. The disease is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but treatment can prevent it if started early. If a bat is found indoors, residents are advised to capture it for testing, while avoiding direct contact.

Potential exposure to rabies can occur through bites or contact with saliva or brain tissue.

Further information on precautions and testing is available from health officials, who are urging residents to take precautions when encountering bats, due to the difficulty of detecting small bites.