Dead crow found in Windsor tests positive for West Nile virus

A dead crow found in Windsor has tested positive for the West Nile virus. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says this follows the recent detection of a second West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool in Windsor and Essex. The health unit says no human cases have been identified in this area, but the positive bird and mosquito pools indicate that the virus is present in the local environment. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The risk of infection is highest during the summer and early fall months when mosquitoes are most active. Most people infected with West Nile virus do not become ill, but those who develop symptoms may experience fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, nausea, or vomiting.