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Coverage dated November 3, 2021 to November 4, 2021

Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas

The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.

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  1. Fox News

    Idaho reports first human to die from rabies since 1978 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    An Idaho adult has died after contracting rabies and is reported to be the first human case of rabies in the state since 1978.

  2. FOX 4 Dallas

    Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.

  3. Local News 8

    Idaho adult dies from rabies infection (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District Health are reporting the first human case of rabies and subsequent death reported in Idaho since 1978.

  4. East Idaho News

    Idaho man dies from rabies after being infected by a bat (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health of Welfare. BOISE — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District Health are reporting the first human case of rabies and subsequent death reported in Idaho since 1978.

  5. KTVB Boise

    Idaho man died from rabies infection after exposure to bat (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

    State and Central District Health officials say the man was exposed on his Boise County property in August, and was hospitalized in October.

  6. CBS News

    Idaho reports first human death due to rabies since 1978 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The man's death is the state's first human case and death of rabies in more than four decades.

  7. The Hill

    Idaho adult dies from rabies for first time since 1978 (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    “This tragic case highlights how important it is that Idahoans are aware of the risk of rabies exposure,” said the state epidemiologist.

  8. Newsweek

    Idaho man dies of rabies in state's first fatal case since 1978 (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Although the man didn't think he had been bitten or scratched, he did come into close contact with an infected bat, authorities said.

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