Warnings have been issued after mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were confirmed in Peel region and Toronto — after tests came back positive for the virus in mosquito pools. Toronto Public Health and Peel Public Health issued statements on Friday warning of the West Nile virus, an infection transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The Region of Peel’s public health confirmed cases on Friday, near the intersection of Chinguacousy Road and Williams Parkway, and Queen Street East and West Drive, in Brampton. In Toronto, once a week, 22 mosquito traps are set across the city to collect mosquitoes and submit to a laboratory for identification of West Nile virus. Older individuals or individuals with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.

Source: thestar July 24, 2021 18:33 UTC