West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Northern and Central Israel
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been detected in northern and central Israel, including Yokenam, Megiddo, Ramat HaSharon, Modi'in, and Kokhav Ya'ir. Local authorities are increasing pest control efforts, while the Ministry of Health advises the public to drain standing water, use repellent, and install screens. The risk period for infected mosquitoes extends until the end of November.
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- Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were found in northern and central Israel.
- Affected areas include Yokenam, Megiddo, Ramat HaSharon, Modi'in, and Kokhav Ya'ir.
- Local authorities are instructed to expand monitoring and pest control operations.
- The public is urged to take immediate preventive measures against mosquito bites.
- Preventive measures include draining standing water and using mosquito repellent.
- The risk period for infected mosquitoes continues until the end of November.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection announced on Friday, October 9, that mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been trapped in northern and central Israel. Affected locations include Yokenam and the Megiddo Regional Council in the north, and Ramat HaSharon, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, and Kokhav Ya'ir-Tzur Yigal in the center.
In response to these findings, local authorities have been instructed to intensify their monitoring, prevention, and pest control efforts. The Ministry of Health is urging the public to take immediate preventive measures to curb the virus's spread.
Recommended actions include draining standing water in containers such as buckets, plant saucers, old tires, gutters, barrels, and ornamental ponds around residential areas. Residents are also advised to use mosquito repellent containing approved active ingredients like DEET, following manufacturer instructions. Physical protection methods such as installing window screens, wearing long, light-colored clothing during peak mosquito activity hours, and using fans indoors and outdoors are also recommended.
The public is encouraged to report any mosquito nuisances or sources of standing water in public spaces immediately to their local authority's hotline (106). The period of increased risk for infected mosquitoes continues until the end of November. The Ministry of Environmental Protection emphasized that public vigilance and timely reporting are crucial for effective pest control and safeguarding public health.
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