West Nile Virus

• Mosquitoes in Peterborough test positive for West Nile virus: health unit

  According to Public Health Ontario, as of Aug. 6, there have been 14 West Nile virus positive mosquito pools identified in the province but no human cases.

  Health

  Aug 16
  
• More mosquitoes? Why Canadians could be seeing an uptick this summer and beyond

  Parts of the country are seeing higher mosquito numbers than usual amid damp, hot conditions, experts say, raising concerns for related diseases.

  Environment

  Aug 6
  
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• Manitoba confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus

  Officials say the risk of exposure to West Nile remains low, but it's likely to increase in the coming weeks.

  Health

  Jul 29
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• Hamilton raises West Nile virus risk assessment after batch of mosquitoes test positive

  Hamilton’s medical officer bumped up the risk level of contracting West Nile Virus (WMV) in the city from low to moderate based on recent testing of mosquito pools in the city.

  Health

  Jul 29
• Mosquitoes carrying West Nile found in Manitoba, province warns

  For the first time this season, mosquito testing has shown West Nile virus to be present in Manitoba.

  Health

  Jul 20
• Morning news rewind: Wednesday, June 22

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' on Wednesday, June 22.

  Blogs

  Jun 22
• Hamilton included in Ontario’s ‘estimated risk areas’ for Lyme disease

  Hamilton Public Health recorded a significant year over year bump in Lyme disease cases in 2021, picking up 21 more compared to 2020.

  Health

  May 13
• Peel Region announces 1st ‘probable’ human case of West Nile virus in 2021

  "This case reinforces the need for all residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites when outdoors and to remove mosquito breeding sites from their properties."

  Health

  Sep 17, 2021
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• Toronto Public Health confirms 1st case of West Nile in 2021

  The risk of more severe illness is higher in older individuals or those persons with compromised immune systems.

  Health

  Sep 16, 2021
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• Manitoba records first human case of West Nile Virus this season

  Manitoba has recorded its first human case of the West Nile Virus this season.

  Health

  Aug 28, 2021