Rabies Activity in Washington

Bats are the primary animal that carry rabies in Washington State. Rabid bats have been found in almost every county in the state. Below is a table showing number of bats that have tested positive for rabies in the state in 2022. Visit our rabies page to learn:


Note: Rabid Bats - Positive Cases in Washington, 2022 table is updated 12:00 p.m. each Thursday.

Rabid Bats - Positive Cases in Washington, 2022

County of Collection Month Count of Positive Bats (cumulative)
Mason July 1
Snohomish August 1
Kittitas August 1
Thurston August 1
Kitsap August   1
Okanogan August 1
Grays Harbor September   1
King September 1

Total Positive Cases for 2022 (cumulative)

 

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