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Rabid sheep found in Upper Galilee flock, Health Ministry warns public

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 17, 2026

What happened

Israel’s Health Ministry reported a rabid sheep in a flock in Ghajar, in the Upper Galilee. One exposed person was referred for preventive treatment, and anyone with possible contact in the area from May 29 to June 15, 2026, is urged to seek immediate guidance.

  • 01A rabid sheep was found in a flock in Ghajar, Upper Galilee.
  • 02One exposed person was sent for preventive rabies treatment.
  • 03The warning covers contacts from May 29 to June 15, 2026.
  • 04The ministry asked affected residents to call the Safed health office urgently.
  • 05After hours and on weekends, people should go to a hospital emergency room.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Rabid sheep found in Upper Galilee flock, Health Ministry warns public
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Rabies-Infected Sheep Found in Herd in Ghajar, Health Ministry Says

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