
Mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus have been identified in Israel’s southern Arava region, the country’s Environmental Protection Ministry announced on Wednesday.
“The mosquitos were found along Route 90 in the communities of Yotvata, Paran and Elipaz, located just north of Eilat. Local leaders were instructed to closely monitor the situation and if required “immediately carry out preventive measures and pest control,” said the ministry.