Rabid bat confirmed on Georgia campus, students warned
February 23, 2020
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Health officials say students at a Georgia university have been warned after a rabid bat was found on campus.
The Chatham County Health Department says the bat tested positive for rabies after it was taken to a veterinarian. It was found Feb. 18 on the campus of Savannah State University, on the rear porch of the school's College of Business Administration building.
The health department said in a news release it was interviewing students who had contact with the bat to determine whether they needed treatment.
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