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In the past week Israel has reported 9 new cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection. The cases were identified in areas know to be affected: Central district (3), Haifa (3), Tel Aviv (3). One case was reported in the West Bank.
(Via ECDC Communicable Disease Threat Report Sep 2015 - accessed 07/09/15)
There is no vaccine or specific treatment for WNV. Infection is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, therefore avoidance of mosquito bites is essential, by covering up and the use of bite avoidance measures.
