Mosquito

• 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 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
  
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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
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• First mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in 2023: Toronto public health

  The public health unit said the mosquitos were found in a northwest Scarborough location and are the first to test positive for West Nile virus so far this year.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2023
• Malaria cases reported in U.S. for the first time in 20 years

  The United States has seen five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the last two months — the first time there’s been local spread in 20 years.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 6

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, June 6.

  Jun 6, 2023
• Are you a mosquito magnet? The science behind why some people get more bites

  If you are one of the unlucky mosquito magnets, you are not alone -- many elements come into play that determine who these bloodsuckers find most irresistible.

  Health

  May 30, 2023
• Winnipeg starts mosquito fogging again

  Mosquito fogging will start back up against tonight in some areas of the city. 

  Environment

  Aug 28, 2022
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• Mosquitoes, birds test positive for West Nile Virus in Manitoba

  Four more mosquito pools were detected to have the virus and were found in Brandon, Carman, Ste Anne and Winnipeg. Five birds also tested positive for West Nile.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2022
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• Latest data shows mosquito numbers ‘above average’ in Regina

  The newest information from the City of Regina shows that mosquito counts are above the average for this time of year, but significantly lower than record highs.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2022