Health Ministry warns after suspected rabid animal exposure at Duga Beach
Israel’s Health Ministry and the Nature and Parks Authority have warned the public after an exposure incident involving an animal suspected of having rabies near Duga Beach. According to the authorities, 10 people who came into contact with the animal were given preventive rabies treatment as a precaution.
The suspected animal has not yet been captured, and the incident is still under investigation. The Health Ministry said anyone who was exposed to a wild animal in the area should immediately contact a district health office or an urgent care clinic.
The ministry also issued first-aid guidance for anyone bitten or scratched: wash the area with soap and water, then seek medical treatment without delay. The public was urged to avoid contact with wild animals, not feed them, and not leave trash in nature.
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