York Area has reported its first human case of West Nile this 12 months, with somebody in Vaughan testing constructive for the virus.
No data is being launched in regards to the contaminated particular person resulting from privateness causes, it stated in a information launch.
People can contract West Nile virus from mosquitos, with most contaminated individuals not experiencing signs.
Performing Medical Officer of Well being Dr. Fareen Karachiwalla is urging locals to take the right precautions to scale back the chance of being bitten by mosquitos when outdoors.
“Keep in mind to make use of insect repellant containing DEET or icaridin, put on light-coloured protecting clothes when open air and take away standing water round your house in locations similar to flowerpots, swimming pool covers, fowl baths and containers,” she stated in a launch.
The area stated the chance of contracting the virus “stays low” as not all mosquitos carry it.
Those that do contract West Nile virus might expertise signs like fever, muscle weak point, stiff neck, confusion, extreme complications, and sudden gentle sensitivity. Sometimes, it may possibly trigger extreme neurological sickness, together with mind irritation.
“Should you expertise any of those signs, please search medical consideration,” the discharge reads.
As of Sept.7, there have been 16 instances of West Nile reported in Ontario.
