Horse in Parry Sound Area Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

West Nile virus confirmed in horse, two crows in northeastern Ontario

The North Bay Parry Sound Districy Health Unit says a horse has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a Wednesday news release. The notice comes as other public health agencies in northeastern Ontario report the virus in other animals and remind people to take precautions against mosquito bites.

Horse in Parry Sound area tests positive for West Nile virus

'Confirmation of WNV in this horse means local mosquitoes may be spreading the infection,' officials warn

West Nile Virus confirmed in horse in Parry Sound district

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says Public Health Ontario confirms a horse in the Parry Sound district has tested positive for West Nile Virus.