Crow in Espanola area tests positive for West Nile virus
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has confirmed that a crow in the Espanola area tested positive for the West Nile virus. Officials emphasize that while the risk to humans remains low, residents should take precautions against mosquito bites.
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Public health surveillance of zoonotic diseases is critical for preventing human outbreaks and managing local health risks.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting that an American crow in the Espanola area has tested positive for West Nile virus.
The health unit said an infected bird was also identified in the area last year, but it has been a few years since a person has tested positive for West Nile, the risk of which remains low.
"The last person confirmed to have been infected with West Nile virus infection in our area was in 2023," said Jonathan Groulx, a manager with Public Health Sudbury & Districts, in a news release. "However, this infected bird reminds us that although the overall risk of a person becoming sick with West Nile virus is low, the virus is still present."
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