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Province to fog Winkler over concern of possible West Nile virus

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Winkler, Man., has too many mosquitoes that could carry West Nile virus, causing the province to fog the city.

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The province has issued a ministerial order under the Environment Act to begin spraying for adult culex tarsalis mosquitoes.

They’ll be using DeltaGard to fog, starting Thursday night.

They’ll also cover a three-kilometre zone around the community, which includes the villages of Reinfeld, Schanzenfeld and Chortitz.

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Winklerites are advised to stay inside and close their doors and windows during spraying.

No human cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Manitoba so far this year.

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