Moose Jaw Times-Herald: First human case of West Nile reported in Saskatchewan

By Lisa Goudy


It’s prime time for the possibility of West Nile virus in southern Saskatchewan.


The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR) reported the first human case of West Nile virus on Friday. The Five Hills Health Region (FHHR) hasn’t found any people, mosquitoes or birds with West Nile in the area yet.


But FHHR medical health officer Dr. Mark Vooght said that doesn’t mean the risks aren’t still there.


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