$A$ rabid dog was seen in a colony and everyone was afraid of going near to it. Name the disease and state how this disease is transmitted. The dog is presently considered the reservoir of the disease. What is the meaning of 'reservoir' here? What steps should the Government take to prevent the spread of the disease?

(N/A) The disease is $Rabies$ and it is transmitted by the bite of a rabid dog.
The word 'reservoir' here means that the dog acts as a carrier or a source of the pathogen,which can be transmitted to humans.
The government should take the following steps to prevent the spread of the disease:
$1.$ Provide anti-rabies vaccines to patients who have been bitten.
$2.$ Implement compulsory immunization programs for stray dogs and cats. Pet dogs must also be vaccinated with anti-rabies vaccines.
$3.$ Identify and isolate or eliminate animals showing symptoms of rabies,such as excessive salivation and aggressive behavior.