West Nile virus confirmed in Hamilton Township birds; health unit urges mosquito precautions
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West Nile virus confirmed in Hamilton Township birds; health unit urges mosquito precautions
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is warning residents in Northumberland County to protect themselves from mosquito bites after two American Crows tested positive for West Nile virus. The birds, found dead in Hamilton Township, were confirmed positive on July 16 by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative. This marks the first detection of WNV in the area this year, although health officials note that finding the virus in…
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