West Nile Virus
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West Nile virus is a summer reality in Canada. How to stay safeAs summer heats up in Canada, the mosquito population is on the rise, bringing with it an increased risk of West Nile virus, a potentially deadly disease.HealthJul 23
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Bird found dead in Peterborough region tests positive for West Nile virusThe health unit says in 2023, no mosquitoes found tested positive for West Nile virus, however, there were confirmed human cases of the virus in Ontario.HealthMay 30
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Calgary predicts low to average numbers for mosquitoes this summerThe City of Calgary predicts a low to average season for mosquitos this summer. But wet weather could change that as some mosquito eggs survive in soil for five years or more.CanadaMay 14
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As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?HealthMay 1
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Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to AlbertaUsually, 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.WeatherApr 15
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Horse in Peterborough area tests positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virusThe Eastern equine encephalitis virus is transmitted to horses through mosquito bites but it is extremely rare to find human infection.HealthSep 7, 2023
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Hamilton moves risk for West Nile virus infection to high after local human case discoveredHamilton'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.HealthSep 5, 2023
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London, Ont. reports first human case of West Nile virus for 2023Eighty 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.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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First case of West Nile Virus confirmed this year in Manitoba, risk considered highThe province says it has confirmed its first case of West Nile Virus in Manitoba this year and is investigating three other probable cases.HealthAug 25, 2023
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West Nile virus detected in Sidney TownshipHastings Prince Edward Public Health is notifying residents that a case of West Nile virus has been detected in Prince Edward County.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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