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Health Ministry Warns of Rabies After Infected Fox Found in Northern Israel
The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday, October 11, 2026, that a rabid fox was found in Kiryat Shmona in the Upper Galilee. The infected animal was discovered near the Hesder Yeshiva on HaNavi'im Alley, prompting an epidemiological investigation.
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What happened
- 01A rabid fox was discovered near the Hesder Yeshiva on HaNavi'im Alley in Kiryat Shmona on October 11, 2026.
- 02No people are currently known to have been exposed to the infected fox, and an epidemiological investigation is underway.
- 03The Ministry of Health urges anyone who had contact with the fox or stray animals between September 21 and October 5, 2026, to seek medical assessment.
- 04Individuals potentially exposed should contact the Health Bureau in Safed, their local health office, or a hospital emergency room after hours.
- 05Parents are advised to check if their children had contact with animals in the affected area, and pet owners should consult a veterinarian.
- 06In case of a bite or scratch, the Ministry of Health advises washing the wound with soap and running water for 10 minutes before seeking medical care.
No individuals are currently known to have been exposed to the fox. However, health officials are urging anyone who came into contact with the animal, or whose pet may have encountered it or another stray animal in the area between September 21 and October 5, 2026, to contact the Health Bureau in Safed or their local health office to assess the need for preventative rabies treatment.
Parents are advised to ask their children about any potential contact with the fox or stray animals, and pet owners are instructed to consult a local veterinarian if their animals were exposed. Outside of regular hours and on weekends, individuals requiring urgent assessment should go directly to a hospital emergency room.
The Ministry of Health reminded the public that in the event of an animal bite or scratch, the affected area must be washed immediately with soap and running water for 10 minutes, disinfected, and treated promptly by medical professionals.
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