Rabid Dog Found in Modi'in Area; Public Urged to Report Contact
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health reported a rabid stray dog was found in the Modi'in area on October 18. The dog, observed between October 5-19 in Lapid, Nachal Modi'im, and Ganei Modi'im, infected one person and attacked two pets. Authorities are urging anyone who had contact with the dog to seek immediate medical attention.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A rabid stray dog was identified in Israel's Modi'in region on October 18.
- The dog was observed in the communities of Lapid, Nachal Modi'im, and Ganei Modi'im.
- One person exposed to the dog has been directed to receive a rabies vaccination.
- The infected dog also attacked two domestic animals.
- The Ministry of Health is conducting an epidemiological investigation.
- The public is urged to report any contact with the dog between October 5 and October 19.
Israel's Ministry of Health announced on October 18 that a medium-sized, stray dog, described as white with brown spots and prominent udders, was found to be infected with rabies. The dog was observed in the communities of Lapid, Nachal Modi'im (below the community of Hasmonean, near Highway 446), and Ganei Modi'im. One person who had contact with the dog has been referred for preventative rabies vaccination. Additionally, the dog attacked two domestic animals. An epidemiological investigation is ongoing. The Ministry is urging anyone who came into contact with the infected dog, or whose pet did, between October 5 and October 19, to urgently contact the Ramla Health Bureau at 08-9181202, or their nearest health bureau. The dog was observed roaming in several communities in the Modi'in region.
