Israel: 2025 Measles

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Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-850837

Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with measles, Health Ministry announces
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.
By AVIHAI CHIIM
APRIL 20, 2025 22:46
Updated: APRIL 21, 2025 01:00

A resident of the Tel Aviv area was diagnosed with measles after returning to Israel from London prior to Friday, April 18, the Health Ministry reported on Sunday evening.

According to an epidemiological investigation conducted by the Tel Aviv District Health Office, the patient was potentially contagious while present at several public locations. These included El Al flight LY318, which departed from London’s Heathrow Airport at 22:00 on Thursday, April 17, and landed at Ben-Gurion Airport at 04:50 the following morning.

Later that day, the individual took a train from Ben-Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv University station at 06:00, and then boarded bus line 45 toward Tagore Street in Tel Aviv at 06:40.


On Saturday, April 19, the patient visited an escape room at 23 Af’al Street in Petah Tikva between 14:30 and 16:00, and dined that evening at Meat Bar restaurant at 4 HaSadnaot Street in Herzliya between 19:30 and 21:30...

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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/livebl...alth-ministry/

8 cases of measles have been diagnosed in Israel in past week, says health ministry
By Diana Bletter
Today, 10:28 pm

The Health Ministry reports eight cases of measles from the Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak region, Emek Hefer and Modiin Illit, which have been diagnosed since April 20, with six of the cases in unvaccinated patients.

According to the epidemiological investigation, four of the patients contracted the disease abroad or through contact with people who had recently returned from abroad. The investigation regarding the other cases is ongoing...

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Source: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-854053

Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition
Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.
By DR. ITAY GAL
MAY 15, 2025 09:51
Updated: MAY 15, 2025 10:32

The Health Ministry announced that 11 children are hospitalized with measles, three of whom are in a serious condition, as of Thursday morning.

None of the hospitalized children had been fully vaccinated against measles.

Since the start of the measles outbreak, 48 have been hospitalized, 40 of whom have been children....

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Source: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wel...article-855821

At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
By ITAY GAL , REUTERS
MAY 29, 2025 00:49

Israel has seen a spike in measles diagnoses in recent weeks, according to information published by the Health Ministry. At least 62 people have recently been diagnosed, approximately half of whom have already recovered.

In many of the cases, the source of infection is unknown, and most of those infected were not vaccinated against the disease.

The ministry also reported a new case of measles with potential exposure in public places. According to an epidemiological investigation by the Central District Health Bureau, the infected person visited the following locations:

Ben Gurion Airport Arrival Hall – May 22, between 16:00 and 17:00

Shake Shack Restaurant, Cinema City Rishon LeZion – May 24, between 16:00 and 17:00...