Rabies alert issued to Epcot from Disney World due to a wildcat

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a 60-day rabies alert within a three-kilometer radius including a portion of Walt Disney World's Epcot Park after a cat is found wild in the area. The rabies alert covers two miles of land from Epcot; Walt Disney World is 40 square miles in total.

A spokesperson for Disney World confirmed at TIME that two employees had been scratched by the cat, but were not infected and were back at work. The cat was found in the parking lot of an office building outside the park, according to the spokesman.

The health department suspects that the cat has infected other animals, such as skunks, raccoons, foxes, otters, wildcats and coyotes. t seems to be forbidden.

"This alert should not give a false sense of security to areas that have not been named under this alert," the department said in a press release issued on Tuesday.

Anyone who has been bitten or scratched in the area is advised to seek immediate medical attention. Rabies is simple to treat, but can also be fatal if not treated immediately. The health department also advises local residents to ensure that their animals receive the appropriate vaccinations, to keep the garbage bags in covered containers to avoid attracting wildlife and not to leave food for food. pets outside.