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Measles Outbreak Hits Central Israel: 8 New Cases, Most Unvaccinated

The Ministry of Health updated that additional measles cases were reported from the Central region, Emek Hefer, and Modi'in Illit. A total of 8 patients were diagnosed, of whom 6 were unvaccinated, starting from April 20. According to the epidemiological investigation, 4 of the patients were infected abroad or through contact with people who returned from abroad.