After being “scratched” by a puppy in Morocco, a British woman passed away from rabies, according to her relatives.
While on vacation in the North African nation in February, 59-year-old Barnsley, South Yorkshire resident Yvonne Ford made some light contact with the stray dog.
In a social media post, reported by the Press Association, Mrs Ford’s family said she developed a headache two weeks ago and later couldn’t “walk, talk, sleep, swallow”.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there was no risk to the wider public due to no documented evidence of rabies passing between people.
