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West Nile Precautions

Although the West Nile Virus is prevelant in Northwestern Ontario,
Health Officials say there’s no need to panic.
11-dead crows have tested positive however the chance of
the virus spreading to humans is remote and has never happend before.
Health Unit Spokesperson Al Mathers says you should still take some
precautions.

n034 runs: 21 sec. out…bug dope.

Mathers adds the Health Unit has never identified a west nile positive
mosquitoe.

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