Israel Health Ministry officials are confirming a dead fox found near the northern Israeli city of Metula tested positive for rabies. Health officials are unaware if any persons or animals have come into contact with the rabid animal.
Health officials explain that anyone who was in contact with the fox or has a pet that might have been between August 31st and September 14th is urged to immediate contact the district Health Ministry office.
Each case will be judged individually regarding the need for prophylactic pharmaceutical intervention.
Authorities ask parents to question their little ones to determine if they may have come into contact with any wild animals and to contact health officials if necessary.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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I thought that the headline was referring to Sean Hannitty visiting northern Israel or something like that.
Was it a Palestinian fox or an Israeli fox or a Syrian fox? One should note that World War II resulted in an increase in rabies in some areas since due to the war the people responsible for public health measures were otherwise occupied; the multi-sided civil war in Syria might have the same impact, and it is doubtful that the foxes will respect international boundaries.