09.01.2026 17:35
A rabies case was detected in a dog bitten by a wild animal in Kömürlü Village, located in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis, following which a quarantine was initiated. Animal entry and exit to the village, which is 35 kilometers away from the district center, has been prohibited.
The village of Kömürlü, located in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis, has been quarantined following the detection of a rabies case.
VILLAGE WITH DETECTED RABIES DISEASE QUARANTINED
In Kömürlü village, approximately 35 kilometers away from the district center, rabies was detected in a sample taken from a dog that was bitten by a wild animal. Following this, the teams from the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry hung a sign at the entrance of the village stating, 'There is rabies disease in this village,' and initiated a quarantine application.
ANIMAL ENTRANCES AND EXITS HAVE BEEN PROHIBITED
As part of the quarantine, the entry and exit of live animals to and from Kömürlü village have been prohibited, and necessary measures have been taken in the region to prevent the spread of the disease. Authorities have warned citizens to be cautious and report any suspicious situations to the authorities.
MEASURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN 6 VILLAGES AND 2 NEIGHBORHOODS
Additionally, as a precaution, restrictions on the entry and exit of live animals have been imposed in the nearby villages of Heybeli, Karaşeyh, Gümüşdöven, Akyazı, Örentaş, and Mollafadıl, as well as in the neighborhoods of Budaklı and Gültepe, which are affiliated with the town of Aydınlar. It has been reported that teams in the region continue their monitoring and inspection activities.