Rabies Spread: Infected Dog Found in Ma'agan Michael, Suspected Cat in Kafr Mashhad

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The Ministry of Health reported that a rabies-infected dog was found at Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael in the Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. 13 people exposed to the dog were referred for preventive treatment. According to Arutz Sheva, the ministry called on anyone who came into contact with the dog, or whose animals were exposed to it between October 11 and October 26, to urgently contact the Public Health Bureau in Hadera.

In parallel, the Ministry of Health announced that a report was received about a white cat with orange spots, suspected of being rabid, found at the beginning of the week in the Al-Bayadar neighborhood of Kafr Mashhad. According to Channel 14 News, anyone who was in contact with the cat or with its animal was exposed to it between the dates 12.10 and 28.10 and is asked to urgently contact the nearest Public Health Bureau.