West Nile Virus

• Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to Alberta

  Usually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.

  Weather

  Apr 15
  
• Horse in Peterborough area tests positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus

  The Eastern equine encephalitis virus is transmitted to horses through mosquito bites but it is extremely rare to find human infection.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2023
  
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• Hamilton moves risk for West Nile virus infection to high after local human case discovered

  Hamilton's associate medical officer of health says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2023
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• London, Ont. reports first human case of West Nile virus for 2023

  Eighty per cent of people who become infected with West Nile Virus do not get sick, and those who do usually experience mild, flu-like symptoms.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
• First case of West Nile Virus confirmed this year in Manitoba, risk considered high

  The province says it has confirmed its first case of West Nile Virus in Manitoba this year and is investigating three other probable cases.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2023
• West Nile virus detected in Sidney Township

  Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is notifying residents that a case of West Nile virus has been detected in Prince Edward County.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• West Nile Virus infects six birds in Saskatchewan — but experts say the risk is low

  Mosquitos are out for the summer bringing a small risk to the population. Two birds were found with West Nile virus in July, and four in June. Yet overall, the risk is low.

  Health

  Aug 9, 2023
• West Nile virus confirmed in 2 London, Ont. mosquito traps: MLHU

  The health unit confirmed the positive test on Tuesday and said in a statement that the traps were located in northwest and northeast London.

  Health

  Aug 8, 2023
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• 1st probable human case of West Nile virus reported in Toronto

  Toronto Public Health (TPH) said the first probably case of the virus has been reported in an adult resident. 

  Health

  Aug 4, 2023
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• West Nile virus confirmed in southwestern Ontario mosquito trap

  A mosquito trap in Aylmer, Ont., has tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Southwestern Public Health Unit.

  Health

  Aug 2, 2023