Province fogging in West St. Paul due to high counts of West Nile-carrying mosquitoes
Manitoba health officials are conducting a third round of mosquito fogging in West St. Paul to combat high counts of West Nile virus-carrying insects. The province has reported one confirmed and three probable human cases of the virus this year.
Why it matters
West Nile virus is a serious public health concern, and proactive vector control is necessary to mitigate the risk of human infection during peak mosquito season.
Manitoba Health will conduct a third round of fogging in the RM of West St. Paul due to high counts of a West Nile virus-carrying mosquito and a high infection rate in the area.
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