3 People Treated After Potential Rabies Exposure in Quebec's Montérégie Region A recent outbreak of raccoon rabies in Quebec's Montérégie region has left residents on high alert, and for good reason.
The disease had been largely contained since its initial detection in 2006 but has seen a significant resurgence in the past two years, with 118 confirmed cases as of January 1, 2026.
The immediate concern is the risk to human health, but the Quebec outbreak also highlights the intricate relationship between wildlife and domestic animals.