Quarantine restrictions have been introduced in Lviv due to a confirmed case of rabies in a cat. They will apply within a 5-kilometer zone around the place where the sick animal was found, UNN reports, citing the Lviv City Council.
Quarantine restrictions were introduced in Lviv today, August 7, due to a confirmed case of rabies in a cat. They will apply within a 5-kilometer zone around the place where the sick animal was found — at the intersection of V. Velykoho Street and Kril Street (formerly Trolleybusna Street)
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Today in Lviv, during a meeting of the city anti-epizootic commission, restrictive measures to be implemented in the quarantine zone were determined. In particular, veterinary clinics were prohibited from admitting animals without a valid rabies vaccination, except in cases when an animal requires urgent care or rabies vaccination.
Residents are asked to check whether their pets have an up-to-date rabies vaccination. If the vaccination has expired, the pet should be revaccinated as soon as possible, since this is the only reliable way to protect against rabies. They also remind residents that the city periodically holds free vaccination campaigns for domestic cats and dogs.
"Animals that have already been vaccinated but may have come into contact with the sick cat must also undergo revaccination. During walks, we recommend keeping dogs on leashes and not letting cats outside on their own for now. These are simple steps that will help protect both animals and people," representatives of the LKP "Lev" say.
If you have come into contact with the sick cat
Doctors emphasize that if a person has been in contact with an animal, especially in the event of a bite, scratch, or exposure to saliva, they should contact a doctor as soon as possible. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — timely anti-rabies treatment prevents the development of rabies.
Free anti-rabies vaccination is available at municipal healthcare facilities in the city:
- adults — at the hospitals of St. Panteleimon and St. Luke;
- children — at St. Nicholas Hospital.
If you see an animal displaying atypical behavior or suspected of having rabies, this should be reported to the State Production and Consumer Service via the 24-hour hotline 050 230 04 28.
The Lviv City Council also reminds residents that rabies is a deadly disease; however, it can be prevented through timely vaccination of people and animals.