Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Willards

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March 24, 2026

Wicomico County, MD - A raccoon in Wicomico County tested positive for rabies on March 24, 2026.

This positive test was recorded after the raccoon came into contact with a dog. The incident occurred in the area of Rayne Road in Willards, Maryland.

The Wicomico County Health Department is advising residents to closely monitor their surroundings.

The public is also instructed to avoid contact with all wild or stray animals.