Western Nebraska authorities investigate rabies-linked death, assessing exposure among family and healthcare workers.

Authorities in western Nebraska are investigating a death potentially linked to rabies, with no risk to the general public. The Panhandle Public Health District is assessing exposure among family and healthcare workers who had contact with the individual, offering post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if necessary. Rabies, a rare but fatal disease in humans, is transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals, highlighting the importance of immediate medical care.