Ottawa Citizen
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Aug 1, 2026
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Local mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
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Local mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
In a PSA on July 31, Ottawa Public Health reported that a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile virus. In Ottawa, there have not been any confirmed cases in humans this year.
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By Olivia Belovich
Published Aug 01, 2026
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Ottawa Public Health says a mosquito pool in Ottawa has tested positive for West Nile virus. PHOTO BY CANADIAN PRESS /File photo
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