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id: a37705be4c
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-09 15:47 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:23 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Raccoons in Johnston and Coventry test positive for rabies

Two raccoons in Johnston and Coventry tested positive for rabies late last week, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Section: [Health](/providence/section/life.md) · Entities: [Rhode Island Department of Health](/providence/wiki/rhode-island-department-of-health.md)

## Coverage

- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/northwest/2-raccoons-test-positive-for-rabies-in-johnston-coventry/), 2026-11-09 15:47 EST: 2 raccoons test positive for rabies in Johnston, Coventry
- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/raccoons-in-johnston-and-coventry-test-positive-for-rabies-as-ri-cases-rise-november-9-2026), 2026-11-09 16:23 EST: Raccoons in Johnston and Coventry test positive for rabies

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