The Department of Health would like to notify residents of Arctic Bay the fox that had come in contact with a team of sled dogs reported on December 30 has tested positive for rabies.
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 would like to notify residents of Igloolik that a fox tested positive for rabies. Due to the danger of rabies, we advise all residents to be on the lookout for foxes in your area.