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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Goderich

You’re being reminded to protect yourself against mosquito bites.

Huron Perth Public Health says they are issuing the reminder after mosquitoes collected from a trap in Goderich tested positive for West Nile Virus.

It’s the first positive mosquito finding of the season for Huron County.

HPPH has been trapping and testing mosquitoes in locations across Huron and Perth since June 10th.

Homeowners are being reminded to check their properties for areas of standing water and remove them to prevent breeding areas for mosquitoes.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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