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约克区卫生部门在万锦市Warden Avenue和7号公路交界处以及新市Davis Drive和Prospect Street交界处发现带西尼罗病毒的蚊子。
Two mosquitos pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in York Region. The pools were located in Markham, close to the intersection of Warden Avenue and Highway 7, and in Newmarket, close to the intersection of Davis Drive and Prospect Street.
“Residents can take simple steps to reduce the risk of West Nile virus and exposure to mosquitos,” said Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “Cover up when heading outside, especially during dusk and dawn and eliminate standing water around your property to reduce mosquito breeding.”
To protect yourself and family from WNV, follow these simple steps:
Get rid of mosquito-friendly areas at home
· Clean up stagnant water, found in bird baths, flower pots, swimming pool covers, clogged gutters and eavestroughs
· Ensure the window screens on your home are tight-fitting and in good repair
Cover up while outside
· Wear protective clothing, including socks, long-sleeved shirts and jackets
· Wear lighter colours if possible as mosquitoes are attracted to darker colours
· Use insect repellent – check label directions for use
· Minimize outdoor activities when mosquitoes are most active, such as dusk and dawn
As part of York Region’s 2015 West Nile virus (WNV) Control Plan, York Region Public Health larvicides catch basins to interrupt mosquito breeding, educates residents on self-protection, investigates human cases and conducts surveillance.
York Region treats catch basins along Regional and municipal roads and other stagnant public water sources, including roadside ditches. Private backyard catch basins are treated upon request.
Visit the Fight the Bite video to learn more about symptoms and how to protect yourself from West Nile Virus.
To review the current status of WNV in Ontario, click here
Newmarket – For more information on this or any other public-health related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or TTY 1-866-252-9933 or visit york.ca/westnile |
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