Health unit reminds residents to protect against West Nile virus
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is advising residents to take precautions against West Nile virus as summer mosquito activity increases. The health unit is actively monitoring local mosquito populations to track potential risks to the public.
Why it matters
Public health awareness is critical for preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases during peak summer months.
West Nile virus circulates in Simcoe Muskoka every summer, so the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding residents to take steps now to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
West Nile virus circulates between birds and some mosquito species. People can become infected through the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. The risk is highest in late summer. The health unit recommends taking the following steps to prevent mosquito bites:
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