Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors has identified the first human case of West Nile Virus this year.
Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors reports that its mosquito surveillance program has identified this season’s first Culex tarsalis mosquito sample infected with West Nile virus.
Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors has identified the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year.
Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors reports that its mosquito surveillance program has identified this season’s first Culex tarsalis mosquito samples infected with West Nile virus.
Manitoba Health is reporting the death of a male in his 80s, a resident of the Interlake-Eastern Health Region, as a result of West Nile virus.
Manitoba Health has identified the first human case of West Nile virus of 2013. The individual is a female in her 40s from the Winnipeg Health Region and has reported mild symptoms to date.
Manitoba Health reports that its mosquito surveillance program has identified this season’s first Culex tarsalis mosquito sample infected with West Nile virus.
Manitoba Health advises the most recent surveillance information on Culex tarsalis mosquito numbers and the proportion infected with West Nile virus has reached a level warranting a new order under Manitoba’s Environment Act for adult mosquito control in the City of Portage la Prairie including an extended treatment area three km around the city.
Manitoba Health has been notified by Canadian Blood Services of two blood donors who tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Recent hot, humid conditions have created ideal conditions for the development of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, biting activity and the transmission of West Nile virus.
