The Department of Health is reminding residents of Iqaluit to keep a close eye on their dogs and not to let them roam freely after two reports of foxes attacking dogs in the city.
Dr. Michael Patterson Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced the easing of public health restrictions in Arviat after confirmation of negative surveillance testing results.
The Department of Health is advising Rankin Inlet residents and local mine workers to be aware of rabies following a suspected case of the disease in a fox near the Meliadine Gold Mine this week.
The Department of Health is advising Igloolik residents that a fox has tested positive for rabies. The fox was caught in the community on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.