West Nile Fever

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 regions

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection announced that mosquitoes carrying the West Nile fever virus were detected in 3 regional councils.

Knesset holds emergency discussion after 7 die of West Nile virus

Most of the people who develop complications from West Nile virus are older adults, but children have been hospitalized as well, Health Ministry statistics show.

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis:

COVID-19 never left

The head of public health services at the Ministry of Health commented on the 'return' of COVID-19, saying, 'The disease never left us, although morbidity levels are low due to the vaccine.'

8 people diagnosed with West Nile Fever in Israel

Ichilov Hospital says a fifth case in the current wave has been diagnosed.

West Nile Fever Makes Comeback in Israel

The Health Ministry has issued a warning to Israelis to watch out for mosquitoes, as West Nile Fever makes a comeback.

Cases of West Nile Virus Diagnosed in Israel

Health Ministry releases figures on potentially dangerous virus; three diagnosed cases reported in July.