Rabies is now an "imminent public health threat" in Nassau County, officials said. Residents are warned to stay away from wild animals and to protect their pets. Surveillance shows the virus is circulating throughout the county, which has collected and confirmed 25 rabid animals since July 2024. That number includes both raccoons and feral cats. Rabid raccoons have also been discovered in Suffolk County this year, predominantly in the Amityville area. For more on this developing story, click the link in bio. (Photo credit: James Carbone) . . #longisland #longislandny #liny #longislandnewyork #nassaucountyny #linkinbio#newyorkers #nassaucounty #localnews #localhealth #health #disease #rabies #raccons