Why you should take an encounter with a bat seriously Timothy Martin September 26, 2012 1 minute read This week is Rabies Awareness Week. The Virginia Department of Health is stressing safety when it comes to bats. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains why. Share: Post navigation Previous: C-SPAN brings 2012 campaign to Roanoke campusesNext: Jobs, college costs on minds of students in this year’s election Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026