CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A rabid raccoon died after an encounter with a pet dog in the Rivercrest neighborhood of Chesapeake, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The incident happened on ...

A man trying to do a good deed ended up getting bitten by a rabid kitten in Chesapeake. According to the Chesapeake Health ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — With International Overdose Awareness Day coming Sunday, the Chesapeake Health Department and Chesapeake Integrated Health is taking action in an effort to combat drug ...

After 2.5 million gallons of wastewater leaked into a branch of the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake on Friday, health officials say all there is to do is wait. At least when it comes to recreational ...

CHESAPEAKE, VA. (WAVY) – The Chesapeake Health Department has received confirmation from Chesapeake Animal Services that a rabid raccoon was found in the Portlock neighborhood of the city. Two ...

The Chesapeake Health Department, in response to recent positive rabies cases, will host a clinic Saturday for people to get their pets vaccinated. The latest was earlier this month, in a stray cat ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A rabid fox was found in Chesapeake last week, making the second to test positive within city limits since the beginning of January. According to the Virginia Department of Health ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A woman was bitten by a rabid cat near a Chesapeake park earlier in March, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The Chesapeake Health Department said it received a report ...

In honor of Global Handwashing Day, the Chesapeake Health Department of Health is sharing the dirty truth about handwashing habits across the United States. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news ...