(Moran, WY) – A suspected bat colony was discovered in an attic space above eight guest rooms at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Moran back in late July, National Park Services recently reported, which has even made national headlines.
“There is no immediate threat to the public,” the release informs. “Wyoming Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leading the effort to coordinate with the affected guests’ local public health officials, who will conduct rabies risk assessments.”
“State public health officials are reaching out to these guests directly to assess if they had exposure to a bat while staying in any of these rooms and determine if they meet the risk criteria for receiving rabies preventive treatment. Individuals who meet the risk criteria for a rabies exposure will be connected with the appropriate provider in their home state for preventive treatment.”
Grand Teton Lodge Company has received eight reports involving overnight guests who may have been exposed to bats in Jackson Lake Lodge rooms since June, the release also states, and as a precaution, “the affected rooms are closed while public health professionals conduct further assessments and provide recommendations for mitigation.”
If you think you may have been exposed to a bat while staying at Jackson Lake Lodge:
Contact Grand Teton Lodge Company at RoomsGTLC@vailresorts.com or 307-543-3044 to determine if you stayed in one of the potentially affected rooms where bats were found. They will put you in touch with a public health official, who will help you assess risks associated with your stay.
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