Mosquitoes in Markham test positive for West Nile virus | Spare News

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito pools in Markham, marking the first confirmed cases of the virus in York Region for the current season. According to York Region Public Health, the infected mosquitoes were trapped near Warden Avenue and Highway 7 East, as well as near Kennedy Road and 16th Avenue, prompting health … Read more

Rare Rabbit-Linked Disease Sparks Health Alert in Colorado

Public health officials in Larimer County, Colorado, confirmed on June 9 that tularemia was detected in a deceased rabbit, signaling an elevated risk for human exposure as summer outdoor activities peak. The bacterial disease spreads through contact with infected wildlife, insect bites, or contaminated environmental dust, prompting officials to urge residents to use insect repellent … Read more