© David Zalubowski/APSeven people recently hospitalized in the Tel Aviv area were found to be infected with West Nile fever, a disease spread by mosquitos that can be fatal.Five of the patients were treated at the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv and were, according to Hebrew media reports on Monday. Two are still in serious condition.Channel 12 reported thatat the Sheba Medical Center, in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv, but have since been discharged.While a doctor at Ichilov warned that, the Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry said theybut were monitoring the situation.Those infected with West Nile virusDr. A number of areas where standing water containing mosquito larvae were found were and dried up. "At this stage, no additional patients with the disease have been reported," the ministry said.The Health Ministry said in a statement thatin West Nile fever in Israel" and that it was monitoring the situation.The ministry recommended to the public to use mosquito repellents and other measures to protect against contact with the insect.Health Ministry figures show thatof West Nile Fever detected in Israel. During the same period in 2022, there were two, and in 2021 there were five.