Following a documented case of avian influenza in a northern turkey farm near the Kinneret, the Health Ministry has appealed to the general public to enhance its observation of basic protective measures.
People should be particular to only purchase eggs and fowl from regulated farms or from stores that only sell eggs that are stamped. Eggs and fowl should be thoroughly cooked and hands should be washed well after contact with raw produce, which should be kept away from cooked or ready-to-eat food.