ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Health officials in Alexandria are warning residents after a fox tested positive for rabies in the Del Ray and Rosemont area earlier this month.

According to the Alexandria Health Department (AHD), the fox came into contact with a cat near a home in the area on Aug. 19. The fox was later put down and tested positive for rabies.

The health department is working with the cat's owner on the next steps after coming into contact with the infected fox.

If you see animals showing symptoms of rabies, the health department says to call Alexandria Animal Control at (703) 746-4444. If you are worried about yourself or a family member being exposed to rabies, call the Alexandria Health Department at (703) 726-4910.

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