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West Nile Virus Claims 70-Year-Old, Ten Cases Confirmed in Israel

8/7/2026

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Israel's Health Ministry said a 70-year-old man died from West Nile Virus.
Ten cases have been confirmed, with three patients remaining hospitalized while officials investigate exposure sites.
Mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in Tel Aviv, Taybeh, Tira and Kalansuwa, expanding beyond earlier southern reports.
The Environmental Protection Ministry ordered authorities to expand prevention and pest-control measures and urged citizens to drain standing water and use DEET repellent.

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Israel's Health Ministry said a 70-year-old man died from West Nile Virus.
Ten cases have been confirmed, with three patients remaining hospitalized while officials investigate exposure sites.
Mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in Tel Aviv, Taybeh, Tira and Kalansuwa, expanding beyond earlier southern reports.
The Environmental Protection Ministry ordered authorities to expand prevention and pest-control measures and urged citizens to drain standing water and use DEET repellent.