Health
Rabies Alert Near Modiin: Infected Dog Attacks Animals and Prompts Human Treatment
Health authorities in Israel have issued an urgent warning following the identification of a rabid stray dog that roamed several communities near Modiin during October. The animal has been linked to attacks on domestic livestock and pets, resulting in preventative medical treatment for at least one exposed individual. Officials are actively tracing potential exposures and urging anyone who came into contact with the dog—or with stray animals in the area between October 5 and October 19—to immediately report to the nearest health bureau or emergency room.