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The West Nile Virus has turned up in this Region.
The Northwestern Health Unit says 2-dead crows collected in Fort
Frances have tested positive for the mosquito born virus.
Environmental Health Officer Al Mathers says it comes as no surprise.

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Mathers says the risk of human cases is very low and notes most
individuals who become infected experience no symptoms.

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