The Health Ministry reported that a medium-sized stray female dog, white with brown spots and prominent nipples, was found infected with rabies. The dog was spotted on October 18 in the communities of Lapid, Nahal Modiin (below the community of Hashmonaim, near Route 446) and Ganei Modiin. One person who was exposed to the dog was referred for preventive rabies vaccination. In addition, the dog attacked two pets. The epidemiological investigation is ongoing. The ministry is asking anyone who had contact, or whose pet had contact, with the infected dog or with a stray animal in the incident area between October 5 and October 19, to urgently contact the Ramle Health Bureau at 08-9181202, or the health bureau closest to their place of residence.

