CityNews Calgary·3 min read·medium
Calgary & West Nile: early detection during wet & warm summer
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Darren Rathwell
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Researchers in Calgary have detected the West Nile virus in mosquitoes earlier than in previous years, following a wet and warm summer. Experts advise residents to take precautions such as wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent to avoid infection.
Researchers with the University of Calgary say they collected the city’s first West Nile-positive mosquito sample at the end of June, which is the earliest detection of the virus in the last few years.
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