Batch of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Hamilton

Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health has moved the West Nile virus risk from low to moderate after a batch of trapped mosquitoes tested positive for the virus this week.

The city is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes and remove any standing water from their property to prevent breeding.

Most people infected with West Nile will have no symptoms but older adults and those with weakened immune systems may experience a fever or develop a more severe illness.

The city of Hamilton says they continually assess the risk for human illness as part of a comprehensive West Nile Virus surveillance and prevention program