The number of people diagnosed with West Nile virus in Israel has risen to 738 since June, and 51 people infected with the virus have died.
The Ministry of Health issued a written statement regarding West Nile virus cases in the country.
According to the statement, West Nile virus has been detected in 738 people throughout the country.
The virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites, has killed 51 people since June.
It is stated that cases of West Nile virus, which are found in Israel every year between June and September, began to be seen earlier this year due to climate change.
The West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, is known to be a disease that was first seen in the West Nile region of Uganda in 1937 and can cause death.
The virus is said to be particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with weak immune systems. (AA)