Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Mosquitoes Detected Near Ben Gurion Airport
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Israeli Health Ministry warns of West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes found near Ben Gurion Airport and other locations, with 17 cases reported so far including one death. Authorities are increasing mosquito control efforts and urge public cooperation to prevent further spread.
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- West Nile virus mosquitoes detected near Ben Gurion Airport, Petah Tikva, and Kafr Qasim.
- 17 West Nile virus cases reported, including one death and one hospitalized patient.
- Environmental Protection Ministry orders expanded mosquito control and monitoring.
- Infected mosquitoes also found in Kafr Bara and regional councils Brenner and Central Arava.
- Health Ministry expects increased mosquito activity from June to November.
- Public reporting of mosquito issues is crucial for effective control measures.
The Israeli Ministry of Health has issued a warning after detecting mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in the Ben Gurion Airport area, as well as in Petah Tikva and Kafr Qasim. Since the start of the West Nile virus season, 17 cases have been diagnosed, including one fatality and one patient currently hospitalized. The Ministry of Environmental Protection has instructed local authorities, especially in affected areas, to intensify prevention, monitoring, public awareness, and mosquito control efforts to reduce the risk of virus spread.
Infected mosquitoes have been confirmed not only near Ben Gurion Airport but also in Petah Tikva, Kafr Qasim, Kafr Bara, and the Brenner and Central Arava regional councils. The Health Ministry anticipates an increase in the presence of infected mosquitoes from June through November and recommends residents take preventive measures to avoid mosquito breeding.
Officials emphasized the importance of public reporting of mosquito nuisances to local authorities to enable targeted and efficient control actions. Both ministries will continue monitoring the situation nationwide and provide updates as necessary.
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