Mosquitoes infected with West Nile fever found in Jezreel Valley

The Ministry of Environmental Protection has reported the discovery of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus in the Jezreel Valley. The ministry instructed local authorities to expand prevention and pest control measures to reduce the risk of the infection spreading.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection reported the discovery of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus in the Jezreel Valley. The ministry instructed all local authorities, and in particular the council in whose territory the carrier insects were found, to expand measures for prevention, monitoring, public information, and pest control. The goal is to reduce the risk of the spread of infected mosquitoes and protect public health. Other details, including the exact location of the catch and cases of human infection, were not provided in the announcement.