In Reply to: Department of Health rabies warning posted by sharon on Thursday, 11. December 2008 at 09:35 Bali Time:
just for those who do not know the warning was also issued ans copied below:
Thursday, 11 December 2008 3:36 PM
WA health authorities issue Bali rabies warning
Posted 32 minutes ago
Health authorities in Western Australia have issued a warning about an outbreak of rabies in Bali.
The Indonesian Government has confirmed the presence of the disease in the Kuta area and local media are reporting that several Balinese people showing rabies symptoms have died after being bitten by dogs.
Bali had previously been considered rabies free, but two dogs have been confirmed as having the disease.
The West Australian Health Department says anyone bitten or scratched by a dog, monkey or cat in Bali since August should see their doctor.
It says those who are planning to travel to the island should avoid direct contact with animals