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Quebec Raccoon Rabies Outbreak Expands; 76 Cases Reported in 2026

Quebec Raccoon Rabies Outbreak Expands; 76 Cases Reported in 2026

Quebec public health reports a growing raccoon rabies outbreak south and east of Montreal, with 76 cases recorded so far in 2026 versus 93 in all of 2025. Officials warned of the virus’s severity and urged vigilance and vaccination of pets.

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Raccoon rabies outbreak still growing, Quebec public health officials say