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Israel Reports First West Nile Virus Case in 2026 Summer Season
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 22 minutes ago
What happened
Israel has confirmed its first West Nile virus case of the 2026 summer season in a Tel Aviv resident. Authorities are enhancing mosquito control and urging public cooperation to prevent further spread amid increased mosquito activity during the warm months.
- 01Israel confirms first West Nile virus case in 2026 summer season in Tel Aviv.
- 02Ministry of Environmental Protection orders increased mosquito control and public awareness.
- 03West Nile virus spreads via mosquito bites from infected birds, usually mild but can be severe.
- 04Mosquito monitoring ongoing year-round; no infected mosquitoes found so far this season.
- 05Public urged to eliminate standing water and use repellents to reduce mosquito breeding and bites.
- 06Local authorities responsible for public pest control; residents should report mosquito nuisances to hotline *106.
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