West Nile in Waterloo Region
Posted Sep 16, 2011 04:47:46 PM.
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Waterloo Region’s Medical Officer of Health has confirmed the region’s first probable human case of the West Nile Virus this year.
An adult woman from Kitchener tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus and is currently recovering from the mild form of the disease.
Dr. Liana Nolan says although concerning, this was expected.
There are currently 19 human cases of West Nile across Ontario.
Health officials are reminding residents to limit their time outdoors between dusk and dawn and wear a mosquito repellant with DEET in it.
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