West Nile virus found in dead crow in Guelph
Posted Jul 17, 2025 05:46:55 AM.
Last Updated Jul 17, 2025 12:01:06 PM.
A dead crow in Guelph has tested positive for the West Nile virus.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health confirmed despite the finding in the dead bird, there are no human cases of the virus in the area.
“The detection of West Nile Virus in a dead bird in our region means that mosquitoes capable of transmitting the virus are present locally,” said Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, associate medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Dr. Tenenbaum is encouraging every to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
This includes wearing light-coloured long sleeves and pants, using bug spray, and repairing holes in screen doors and windows.
“Also, protect yourself from West Nile by reducing breeding places for mosquitos by removing standing water from your property including draining potential reservoirs like flowerpots and kids’ pools and by frequently replacing water in bird baths and other water features,” added Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health officials.
The health unit said the risk of severe illness from West Nile is low.
