Mosquitos carrying West Nile virus identified in north

Illustrative image of a mosquito biting through skin. (iStock by Getty Images/nechaev-kon)
Illustrative image of a mosquito biting through skin. (iStock by Getty Images/nechaev-kon)

Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been discovered in northern Israel, the Environmental Protection Ministry says.

Infected mosquitos were found in Nahal Barkan near a Golani training base; in Nahal Harod near the Shata Prison; and in Kibbutz Kfar Rupin, the ministry says.

It demands that local authorities monitor the area and carry out immediate pest control.

People infected with West Nile virus generally experience flu-like symptoms and recover within a week, but in rare cases the disease can be fatal.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.