After it was determined that an aggressive dog was rabid in the Sumaklı rural neighborhood of Siverek district of Şanlıurfa, the area was quarantined. This situation has increased concerns about the recent increase in rabies cases.
Citizens Criticize the Municipality
As rabies cases increase in Şanlıurfa, citizens are criticizing the municipality for not taking sufficient precautions. It is especially worrying that children cannot go to school and the elderly cannot go out.
Failure to Take Precautions Causes Reactions
Citizens state that despite the increase in rabies cases, adequate precautions are not taken. Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality may have to determine a more effective combat strategy in the face of criticism.
In summary: With the increase in rabies cases in Şanlıurfa, citizens are worried. While the municipality’s inadequate measures have been the subject of criticism, work continues within the scope of quarantine measures in the region.
