Rabid Fox Found in Northern Israel, Two Exposed
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported that two people were exposed to a rabid fox in Tayibe Zawayda, located in the Jezreel Valley. Both individuals have been referred for preventative rabies treatment as an epidemiological investigation continues. The public is advised to contact health officials if they or their pets had contact with the infected fox or other stray animals in the area between October 8 and October 22.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two people were exposed to a rabid fox in Tayibe Zawayda, Israel.
- The Ministry of Health is conducting an epidemiological investigation into the incident.
- Exposed individuals are receiving preventative rabies treatment.
- The public is urged to contact health officials if they had contact with the fox or other stray animals.
- The incident occurred in the Jezreel Valley region.
The Ministry of Health announced that two individuals were exposed to a fox infected with rabies in the village of Tayibe Zawayda in the Jezreel Valley. Both have been directed to receive preventative rabies treatment, and an epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
The ministry is urging anyone who may have come into contact with the rabid fox, or whose animals may have had contact with it or other stray animals in the area, between October 22 and October 8, to urgently contact the Afula Health Bureau or their nearest health bureau.
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