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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found in Picton Area
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Picton area
West Nile Virus has been detected in the Picton area. The South East Health Unit (SEHU) reports it has identified the presence of mosquitoes carrying the virus making it the first pool of mosquitoes to test positive for the virus in Prince Edward County this year. As part of the surveillance program, mosquito monitoring traps are set at multiple locations across the SEHU region. This is the second instance of the virus in the SEHU region after a…
Media Release: Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Picton area - Hastings Prince Edward Public Health
Belleville / August 5, 2025 – Recent surveillance conducted by the South East Health Unit (SEHU) has identified the presence of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus (WNv) in the Picton area. This is the first pool of mosquitoes that have tested positive for WNv in Prince Edward County this year, and is the second instance of the virus in the SEHU region after an American crow tested positive for the virus in Brockville in July. As part of the
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