LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years
1 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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"LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Newser. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Why is "LA officials document first case of a rabid raccoon in more than 50 years" trending?
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Coverage (1)
- LA County Rabies Case Is a 50-Year First Newser · 12h ago
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