Description: The Ministry of Health reports a rabid jackal in Degania Bet Kibbutz. 2 people were exposed to the jackal and were referred for preventive rabies treatment. Notice about the infected jackal was received today, March 30, 2026.
Dates: 14.03.2026 to 28.03.26 inclusive

Guidelines:
We ask anyone who had contact, or whose animals had contact, in the event area with the infected animal or a stray animal, between the dates 14.03.2026 to 28.03.26 inclusive, to urgently contact the Kinneret Health Bureau, phone 04-6710300, or the health bureau nearest to their residence, to consider receiving preventive rabies treatment.

After working hours and during the weekend, please go to a hospital emergency room.

The Ministry of Health requests:

• Pet owners should contact the municipal veterinarian to verify their pets’ vaccination status.
• Parents should check with their children whether they had contact with suspicious animals and urgently contact the health bureau.

The Ministry of Health again reminds anyone bitten or scratched by an animal to immediately wash the area with running water and soap, disinfect with disinfectants, and contact the health bureau to check whether preventive rabies treatment is needed.

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