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HAMILTON, ON – August 19, 2005 – The City of Hamilton continues to monitor for the extent of West Nile virus (WNV) in the city. As of August 19, 2005:
Number of Positive Birds: 5
Number of Positive Mosquito Pools: 1
Number of Human Confirmed Cases: 0
Positive Birds:
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Area of Hamilton |
Date Picked Up |
Date Tested Positive |
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Lower east Hamilton |
July 28 |
Aug 4 |
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Lower central Hamilton |
July 29 |
Aug 8 |
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East mountain |
Aug 2 |
Aug 8 |
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Lower east Hamilton |
Aug 12 |
Aug 16 |
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Lower east Hamilton |
Aug 12 |
Aug 16 |
Positive Mosquito Pools (pool = one or more same type of mosquito tested from a trap site):
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Location |
Date Collected |
Date Tested Positive |
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Central Mountain |
Aug 3 |
Aug 12 |
To report a dead bird, particularly a crow or blue jay, call the Public Health and Community Services Department's Dead Bird Surveillance Hotline at 905- 546-3575.
For further information about West Nile virus, City of Hamilton mosquito control programs, or to report dead blue jays or crows, please contact the Public Health and Community Services on line at www.hamilton.ca/westnile or by calling 905-546-3575.
EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: West Nile virus Advisories will now be issued on a weekly basis, pending new information. Our web site is updated daily Monday to Friday: www.hamilton.ca/westnile. New developments however, e.g., first human case will be announced as soon as possible.
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Media Contact:
Susan Harding-Cruz
West Nile virus Program Manager 905-546-2424 Ext. 3576 |