Vancouver man dies from rabies - the first such case in BC in 16 years
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A man has died of rabies in Vancouver.
BC's Ministry of Health confirmed it was the first case of the infectious disease in BC since 2003.
A release says the adult male victim came into contact with a bat in mid-May and developed rabies-like symptoms six weeks later - he died in hospital on Saturday.
The Ministry says bats are the only known carriers of the deadly virus in the province.
Guest: Dr Bonnie Henry
BC’s Provincial Health Officer
A man has died of rabies in Vancouver.
BC's Ministry of Health confirmed it was the first case of the infectious disease in BC since 2003.
A release says the adult male victim came into contact with a bat in mid-May and developed rabies-like symptoms six weeks later - he died in hospital on Saturday.
The Ministry says bats are the only known carriers of the deadly virus in the province.
Guest: Dr Bonnie Henry
BC’s Provincial Health Officer