A passenger infected with measles traveled from New York to Tel Aviv earlier this week, the Health Ministry said Friday.
According to the ministry’s epidemiological investigation, the individual flew on Arkia flight IZ994 from New York to Tel Aviv. The flight departed New York on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:30 a.m. local time and landed at Ben-Gurion Airport the same day at 8:00 p.m. Israel time.
Flight passengers should verify their vaccinations
The ministry has called on passengers who were on this flight to verify that they are vaccinated in accordance with its guidelines.
Vaccination status can be checked through the government’s personal website via the digital vaccination record.
The ministry further recommended that infants under the age of one, immunocompromised individuals, and unvaccinated pregnant women consult with their healthcare provider regarding the need for passive immunization, depending on their individual situation.
The Health Ministry emphasized that measles is a highly contagious viral disease, characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, which may lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.
Vaccinations will be available over the weekend at hospitals and clinics, the ministry added.