The Western Cape Department of Health said anyone who has been bitten by a seal in the last six months must seek medical examination immediately.
The department has warned that if a bite victim received medical treatment at the time, further examination is crucial.
This came after officials confirmed a rabies outbreak among Cape fur seals along the Cape coast.
The virus can be passed onto humans and other animals through contact with infected animals.
Department spokesperson Dwayne Evans said: “After the recent confirmation of rabies in Cape fur seals along the Western Cape coast, residents and travellers are urged to be cautious when visiting our coastline. Rabies is a serious and often fatal disease.”
-EWN
In other news – Ex-House Of Zwide actress Zinhle Ngwenya (Lady Zee) answers her spiritual calling
Well-known South African television actress Zinhle Ngwenya has become a traditional healer. Zinhle, who starred in etv’s House Of Zwide as a prophet, says her calling has been there from a young age. The actress, who is also known as Lady Zee, now spends her time healing the sick.
Speaking to the publication Lady Zee says she hasn’t completely left acting. “It was a matter of accepting my calling, and I had accepted it. Read More
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