Mosquito

• Mosquitoes are ‘bugging’ Saskatchewan, with numbers way up compared to past years

  The mosquito count in Saskatchewan is showing huge numbers. Stores are selling out of bug spray, and some have put limits on how many bottles you can purchase.

  Canada

  Jul 24
  
• Never heard of eastern equine encephalitis? Cases are ‘likely underreported’

  Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but dangerous mosquito-borne virus that has a 30 per cent fatality rate.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2024
  
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• Dengue fever is on the rise in Europe. Should Canadian travellers worry?

  The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention pointed to the Asian tiger mosquito, setting up shop in at least 13 European countries, as the likely cause of the spread.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2024
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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