YELLOWKNIFE – December 31, 2020 - The Chief Environmental Health Officer is advising that two foxes from Tuktoyaktuk have tested positive for rabies in December. There have been incidents of dogs in community being attacked by foxes.

If you have been bitten scratched or in contact with a fox, or your dog after it was attacked you should contact the Rosie Ovayuak Health Centre and report the incident immediately. Rabies in humans can be fatal. If your dog was attacked, please contact ENR wildlife officer to report the contact.