A dog infected with rabies was found today (Tuesday) in Moshav Merhavia in the Emek Hamaayanot regional council. Two family members to whom the dog belongs were bitten and treated. The dog was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment.
The Ministry of Health asks anyone who was in contact or whose animals came into contact in the area of the incident with the infected animal or a stray animal, between the dates 5/24/23 to 6/3/23 inclusive, to urgently contact the Afula Health Bureau for a diagnosis regarding preventive treatment.