West Nile Virus detected in Essex County, health unit says

West Nile virus found in Windsor-Essex mosquito pools

Local mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus.

West Nile Virus detected in Essex County, health unit says

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has detected the first signs of West Nile Virus in the county this year, just days after the Chatham-Kent Health Unit reported the first positive tests for the virus in that region.

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus

Chatham-Kent Public Health said mosquitoes tested in a trap in Ridgetown have tested positive for West Nile virus.

West Nile Virus detected in Windsor-Essex

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit has identified the first positive mosquito pool.

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pools Identified

Routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV) has identified positive mosquito pools in our community. This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year. Certain types of mosquitoes spread WNV, a potentially serious infection to humans. So far in 2025, no human cases of WNV have been identified in WEC. However, this positive mosquito pool is an indicator that the virus is in our community. “Windsor and Essex County residen…

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