Residents in Prince George's County warned of possible kitten with rabies – WUSA9.com

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — The Prince George’s County health department is sending an alert to residents after a rabid cat was found in Suitland, Maryland. The cat was seen playing with a kitten, but that kitten has not been caught, leading to the warning. 
Around Jan. 8, a stray black domestic short hair cat was seen in the area of Fairhill Drive, near the D.C.-Maryland state line, showing abnormal behavior. It bit one person, and was taken to animal management. The cat was surrendered and tested for rabies, which the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirmed that the cat tested positive on Jan. 11. 
A resident informed officials that another stray multicolored black, white, and orange short haired kitten was seen playing with the rabid cat. The kitten has not been seen since Jan. 14.
Due to the risk of rabies exposure, the Prince George’s County Health Department (PGCHD) is asking for the public’s help in finding any persons who may have had contact with the cats in the listed area. If you know of any persons or animals that may have had contact with the above cat or kitten between Dec. 28, 2022, and Jan. 8, 2023, contact the health department immediately at 301-583-3751.
“The best method to eliminate the risk of rabies exposure is to avoid contact with unfamiliar animals,” PGCHD said. “We encourage community members to report any unusual or erratic animal behavior they notice and to avoid handling and feeding any unknown animals in their community.”
To prevent exposure to rabies:
If bitten by or exposed to an animal that may be rabid, you should take the following steps: 
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