West Nile virus found in mosquitoes trapped in Mitchell, health unit says

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes trapped in Mitchell, health unit says
West Nile virus was also found in one horse and 10 birds this week, and experts say it won't slow down anytime soon.
There is new evidence of West Nile virus in Perth County.
West Nile Virus has made its second appearance in Lambton County this summer, says Lambton Public Health.
Mosquito bites can transmit the virus.
"Over the past few weeks, West Nile virus activity has been on the rise across Ontario", Lyttle said in a release. The Health Unit has been trapping and testing mosquitoes since June.
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Mild West Nile symptoms include fever, headaches and muscle fatigue.
"Controlling an epidemic of WNV infection is a community effort that calls upon residents to take preventative measures to reduce exposure", Ganesh Shivaramaiyer, DCHHS' interim director, said.
The state only had four cases until then, but reported 14 positive cases last week. The first probable case of the virus in 2018 was reported in Allegheny County in late July.
People older than 50 are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus.
DCHHS recommends that Dallas County residents use an insect repellent containing DEET whenever they go outside, and that they dress in long, loose and light-colored clothing.
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