First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Windsor-Essex, Health Unit Says
The first West Nile virus case in Windsor-Essex County this year highlights ongoing risks, especially for people over 50 and those with weakened immune systems, health officials said.
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First human case of West Nile Virus reported
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported the first human case of West-Nile Virus in 2025.The health unit just reported the first positive mosquito pool earlier this week.A person can be infected with the West-Nile Virus after being bitten by an infected mosquito.Most people will never develop symptoms; however, they can start to develop within 2-14 days of being bitten.Symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, body ach…
News Release: WECHU Reports First Confirmed Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025 | The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
News Release: WECHU Reports First Confirmed Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025 For Immediate ReleaseFriday, August 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year in one resident. WNV is an infection transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. This positive human case is a reminder for WEC residents to continue t…
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