Public health confirms human case of West Nile virus in Waterloo Region
Public health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in the Waterloo Region for 2026. Residents are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites until the first frost occurs.
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Public health has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in Waterloo Region.
Details on the infected individual have not been released but it’s the first human case in Waterloo Region in 2026.
Region of Waterloo Public Health says last year, there were three local human cases reported.
The new human case comes a little over a month after a mosquito trap in Kitchener tested positive for the virus.
Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Rabia Bana, says the risks will ease with the arrival of the first frost of the season.
“Despite recent cooler fall weather, we have not yet reached the temperature to halt mosquito activity,” Dr. Bana said in a release. “Take precautions while spending time outdoors and remove any standing water on your property to help reduce mosquito breeding.”
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