This Hamilton man was 'flattened' by West Nile virus. He wants others to pay attention to symptoms - The Spec

Europe has experienced the most intense West Nile virus season to date as the virus spreads to new parts of the continent, transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Thursday. European Union countries have reported 1,715 locally acquired human cases of West Nile virus infection — the highest ever reported — and 130 deaths, according to figures as of 7 October. Some of the cases came from previously unaffected regions.

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.

It may be starting to feel like fall, but mosquitoes are still active and the risk of West Nile virus remains high. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents to continue protecting themselves from mosquito bites. Mosquitoes remain active until the first hard frost. The reminder follows reports of a human case of West Nile virus in Simcoe County, along with five birds and one horse that tested positive for the virus. These findings indicate West Nile virus is circulating in the community. The health unit notes that more infections likely occur than are reported because many people contract the virus do not become ill or seek medical attention.

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