Rabies in Virginia
12 confirmed rabies reports in Virginia, 10 still active. About this disease: symptoms and prevention.
12
Reports on record
10
Currently active
0
Last 7 days
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Last 30 days
Where in the state
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Recent reports
Rabies · in wildlife
Active · Aug 11, 2026
Roanoke
Raccoon confirmed rabid, collected near Melrose Avenue NW and Viewmont Street NW, Roanoke City
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Active · Aug 8, 2026
Henrico, Henrico County
Rabid raccoon, 2100 block of Raymond Avenue. A dog was exposed and quarantined
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Active · Jul 24, 2026
Lynchburg, Lynchburg City
Rabid fox, Hancock Street area
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Active · Jul 20, 2026
Richmond, Richmond City
Rabid raccoon, N 25th Street; contacted a vaccinated dog
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Active · Jul 19, 2026
Richmond, Richmond City
Rabid fox attacked a vaccinated dog, Charlise Road
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Active · Jun 24, 2026
Buchanan
Skunk confirmed rabid, Lee Highway and Peaks View Lane, east Botetourt County
Source ↗Rabies · in another animal
Active · Jun 11, 2026
Spring Grove
3-week-old bull calf confirmed rabid near Colonial Trail West, Surry County (Crater Health District)
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Active · May 4, 2026
Troutville
Raccoon confirmed rabid, Haymakertown Road and Catawba Road, southwestern Botetourt County
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Active · Apr 30, 2026
Mechanicsville, Hanover County
Rabid fox, Holly Ridge area
Source ↗Rabies · in another animal
Active · Mar 19, 2026
Alexandria
Rabid domestic cat attacked multiple people on North Kings Highway near Fort Lyon Court, Huntington area, Fairfax County
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Historical · Mar 10, 2026
Salem
Skunk confirmed rabid, Newman Drive and Doyle Street, Salem
Source ↗Rabies · in wildlife
Historical · Jan 23, 2026
Roanoke
Raccoon confirmed rabid, Thirlane Road and Connie Drive, northern Roanoke County
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