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First human case of West Nile Virus in Windsor-Essex

First human case of West Nile Virus in Windsor-Essex

The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been confirmed.  The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) says one person has tested positive.  West Nile is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and residents are urged to take precautions such as wearing bug spray, removing standing water from their property, wearing long sleeves and pants and …

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