A resident of Windsor-Essex is the region's first case of West Nile virus this year, according to a news release from the health unit Monday. West Nile virus was discovered in two mosquito pools in the region on July 27 after routine testing. West Nile can infect anyone, though people over the age of 50 are at a higher risk for severe disease. Remove any standing water in places such as bird baths, buckets, old tires, pet water dishes and gutters. The health unit said it continues to work with each municipality during the summer to monitor and control West Nile in the community.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2020 19:41 UTC