A jackal infected with rabies has been discovered in Moshav Perazon in the Gilboa Region.
The Ministry of Health requests that anyone who has been in contact with the infected animal or a stray in the area or who has animals that might have made contact should urgently contact the nearest health office or go to the emergency room in a hospital to consider preventive treatment. The ministry wishes to transmit information about the incident to hikers and vacationers in the area. Parents of children are asked to clarify with their children whether they have been in contact with suspicious animals and to contact the Health Bureau urgently. Pet owners are requested to contact their veterinarian to verify their immunization status.