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PRO/AH> Invasive mosquito – Canada: (ON)

Other Human Disease -- CanadaAn adult _Aedes aegypti_ mosquito, the species responsible for the majority of human Zika virus cases, has been found in Canada for the 1st time. Evidence shows mosquitoes capable of carrying Zika virus may have [a] colony in Ontario.Staff from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit recently found the insect in a trap, a discovery health officials believe signals the species is becoming established in southern Ontario. "It was just in such good shape, we are absolutely Read more [...]