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Brevard County issues health alert after racoon tests positive for rabies

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County has issued a rabies alert after a raccoon tested positive this week.

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The center of the rabies alert is at Everglades Street in Cocoa.

Officials said rabies activity can also occur outside of that area.

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The alert will be in effect for the next 60 days.

Officials have advised residents to not let their pets run free and make sure to follow leash laws.

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