Government announces first detection of infected mosquitos in 2023, urges local authorities to be on the lookout for more; 1 person has died this year of disease

Health Ministry says one Israeli has died of virus so far this year, while Environment Ministry urges using repellent and not allowing bodies of water to become stagnant

More signs of infected mosquitoes emerge as country set to enter holiday season; municipalities ordered to monitor the situation, take steps for pest control

Municipalities in coastal Gush Dan region ordered to increase monitoring, take pest control steps

Environmental Protection Ministry finds infected mosquitoes in Kishon Stream in north; Yotvata, Ketura, Eliphaz and Grofit in south