West Nile virus evidence in mosquitoes triggers spraying in Winkler, surrounding communities
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The provincial government has ordered a handful of communities in southern Manitoba to begin spraying for mosquitoes after finding evidence of insects infected with West Nile virus.
The fogging operations begin Thursday evening in Winkler and neighbouring communities within a three-kilometre radius, including Reinfeld, Chortitz and Schanzenfeld, a news release issued Wednesday said.
Environmental conditions have created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to spread the virus but no locally acquired infections have been confirmed in Manitoba, it said.
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After finding evidence of insects infected with West Nile virus, the provincial government has ordered a handful of communities in southern Manitoba to begin spraying for mosquitoes.
People living in the affected area are asked to remain inside during and immediately after spraying occurs. They should close all doors and windows, cover swimming pool surfaces, wash any household items or toys left outside and wash any home-grown food before consumption, the province said.
Operations will continue into the night, weather conditions permitting. The treatment times and area map will be available at www.gov.mb.ca/health/wnv/control.html.
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