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Health Ministry Warns Against Swimming at Kinneret Beach

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Hebrew · 10 newsrooms covering

Israel's Ministry of Health issued a bathing warning for the HaShikmim beach at the Sea of Galilee due to abnormal microbial findings in water quality tests. The warning was released before the intermediate days of Passover, a busy period for the popular tourist site.

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  • Health Ministry warns against swimming at HaShikmim beach.
  • Abnormal microbial results found in water quality tests.
  • Warning issued before Passover holiday's intermediate days.
  • Sea of Galilee is a popular Israeli tourist destination.

The Ministry of Health has issued a bathing warning for the "HaShikmim" beach on the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret) due to unusually high microbial results found in water quality tests. The warning comes just before the intermediate days of the Passover holiday, a popular time for Israelis to visit the Kinneret.

The ministry stated that the findings were based on routine water quality checks. The specific type of bacteria or the exact levels were not detailed in the announcement. The Ministry of Health is responsible for monitoring water quality at public beaches to ensure public safety.

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