West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Multiple Israeli Regions Including Petah Tikva and Ben Gurion Airport
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli health authorities have detected West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes in several regions, including Petah Tikva and Ben Gurion Airport, with 17 human cases and one death reported so far. The public is advised to eliminate standing water and use repellents to curb the virus's spread.
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- West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes found in Petah Tikva, Ben Gurion Airport, and other areas.
- Seventeen human cases confirmed since the season began, including one death.
- Common symptoms include fever, rash, and changes in consciousness.
- Public urged to remove standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
- Use of mosquito repellents and fans recommended to reduce bites.
- Mosquito nuisances should be reported to local authorities via hotline 106.
The Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health have reported capturing mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus in several locations across Israel. These areas include Petah Tikva, Ben Gurion Airport, Kafr Qasim, Kafr Bara, and the Brenner and Central Arava regional councils. Since the start of the West Nile virus season, 17 cases have been confirmed nationwide, with one fatality. Most patients exhibited typical symptoms such as fever, rash, and altered consciousness.
The Ministry of Health urged the public to eliminate standing water sources like buckets and plant trays to prevent mosquito breeding. They also recommended using mosquito repellents containing active ingredients, operating fans indoors and outdoors, and reporting mosquito nuisances to local authorities via hotline 106. These measures aim to reduce the spread of the virus and protect public health as the mosquito season continues.
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