Mosquitoes in Toronto conduct positive tests for the West Nile virus, but the city says the risk of infection is low

Toronto Public Health has confirmed some mosquitoes in the city, he has conducted a positive test for the West Nile virus, but says that the risk of infection is low when caution.

The public health agency said in a news release on Friday that the results mark positive matters before this year, when the results returned to three batches of mosquitoes collected in the city.

West nile virus is transmitted to humans by biting infected mosquitoes.

It may take two to 14 days to develop symptoms and include fever, headache, nausea, skin rash and body pain.

TPH stated that there is a greater risk of serious illness with a age of 50 years or weakened immune system.

TPH says that residents should take necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites, such as:

• Wear long, light colored clothes.
• Use the insect atmosphere approved by Health Canada.
• Stay dawn and in the evening when mosquitoes are most active.
• Remove the water pool on your property, such as planters, pool covers and waste containers.

TPH says that it collects mosquitoes in 22 nets across the city and tests them every week.

The city conducts annual mosquito monitoring from mid -June to mid -September.