"While the likelihood of becoming infected with West Nile virus is low in our city, now is a good time to remind residents of simple actions they can take when enjoying the outdoors to further minimize the potential risk," said Dr. Eileen de Villa.

An adult resident of Toronto has tested positive for West Nile virus and has become the first confirmed human case in the city for 2016, health officials announced Thursday.

Toronto has confirmed its first cases of the West Nile Virus for 2016 following positive tests from two mosquito pools, according to Toronto Public Health.