Pueblo Public Health Officials urge caution after person bit by rabid bat
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) Pueblo Public Health Officials are strongly warning individuals to stay away from wildlife and to vaccinate pets for rabies. This comes after a rabid bat bit an adult in the Pueblo area.
An adult in the Regency Park area was bitten by the rabid bat after picking it up with a pair of gloves, according to Pueblo Public Health. That person is now receiving the rabies vaccine to prevent any further illness. Rabies is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Rabies also can be transmitted if the infected animal’s saliva gets into a cut or break in the skin or through the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Rural hospital receives 1st batch of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, despite challenges
CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) Transporting and storing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has presented challenges for smaller communities, including St. Thomas More hospital in Cañon City.
The hospital is one of a few in rural areas to administer doses of the drug, as well as the first in Fremont County. We are the only hospital in Fremont County for Fremont County residents, so it was really critical that we keep our healthcare workers safe, Hospital CEO Kristi Olson said.
The hospital began administering some of its 300 allotted doses Thursday. At least 55 healthcare workers frequently in contact with COVID-19 patients received the vaccine.