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Fight the Bite - Positive West Nile Virus Equine Test Result Brings Reminder For People to Take Precautions
Community News Megan Barton Community News Megan Barton

Fight the Bite - Positive West Nile Virus Equine Test Result Brings Reminder For People to Take Precautions

Submitted by Bill Eekhof

With the first sign of West Nile virus being detected in the area this summer, local residents are being asked to cover up and clean up to avoid mosquitoes. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports that a horse in the City of Kawartha Lakes has tested positive for West Nile virus. The finding was confirmed in tests taken by a local veterinarian and then reported to the Health Unit this week. The horse was treated with antibiotics and is recovering.

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Beware of Bats, As More Being Found Inside Area Homes
Community News Megan Barton Community News Megan Barton

Beware of Bats, As More Being Found Inside Area Homes

Submitted by Bill Eekhof

A worrying rise in the number of bats being reported in homes in the tri-county area is causing the local Health Unit to sound the alarm. In recent weeks, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has received multiple reports of bats being discovered inside homes in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. While there have been no incidents of rabid bats biting people this year, the Health Unit is urging people to be on the lookout for bats in their homes and take steps to ‘bat-proof’ their residence.

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