Thursday, 4 July 2019

West Nile Virus - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 4th, 2019 8:35 am


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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 4th, 2019 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: West Nile Virus

Residents Advised To Reduce Risk Of West Nile Virus

Released on June 28, 2019

“The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, as the risk of West Nile virus increases in Saskatchewan.

The risk is highest between June and September when Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are most active and present in higher numbers.  There is increased risk in the southern portions of the province.

“Most people who become infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms or have mild illness with symptoms such as fever, headaches, and body aches,” Saskatchewan’s Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Denise Werker said.

A small number of people develop a more serious illness called West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease.  This can cause inflammation of the brain and may result in death.

“If you develop serious symptoms like a persistent fever, confusion, neck stiffness or an unusually severe headache, seek medical attention immediately,” Werker said.

The best way to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus is to take proper precautions.

This includes:

  • Use appropriate insect repellent when outdoors.
  • Cover up.  Wear light coloured, loose fitting, long-sleeved tops and long pants when outdoors.
  • Reduce the amount of time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn when Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are most active.
  • Maintain door and window screens so they fit tightly and are free of holes.
  • Reduce mosquito habitat around your home and yard (removing standing water, etc.)

West Nile virus was first identified in Saskatchewan in 2002.  Major outbreaks of West Nile virus infection in humans occurred in 2003 and 2007.  Between 2003 and 2018, there were 161 cases of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease; 18 resulted in death.

More information about West Nile virus, including symptoms, prevention measures and weekly surveillance reports is available at http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/diseases-and-conditions/west-nile-virus.”


For more information, contact:

Shelley Svedahl, Health, Regina

Phone: 306-787-4083 Email: media@health.gov.sk.ca

 
Check the current West Nile virus risk level for your area. See surveillance results – number of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, positive mosquito pools, positive birds and horses, human cases of WNV.
Learn about West Nile virus, when you are at risk, symptoms and severity, and how to minimize exposure to mosquito bites and protect yourself from getting infected with the virus.
Information and tips on how to protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus while outdoors.
Find out more about West Nile virus including surveillance and information for health professionals.


West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The main species that carries WNV in Saskatchewan is Culex tarsalis. 

Regardless of the West Nile virus risk level for your area, remember there is always some risk of WNV transmission except after a wide-spread hard frost and throughout winter. If you get bitten by an infected mosquito, you can contract West Nile or other mosquito-borne viruses. 

Take precautions when you are out in areas where mosquitoes are present. Protect yourself by covering up and wearing repellents or reducing the amount of time spent outdoors. Mosquitoes can be active at any time but are most active in the evening and throughout the night.






Weekly WNV Surveillance Infographics for 2019


Weekly WNV Detailed Surveillance Reports for 2019  (printable PDFs)


Archived Surveillance Infographics and Reports


Download an overview of 2018 West Nile Virus (WNV) Season in Saskatchewan


Weekly WNV Surveillance Infographics and Reports for 2018


Weekly WNV Surveillance Infographics and Reports for 2017


Weekly WNV Surveillance Infographics and Reports for 2016






 
 Events:

Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jackpot is $2,439.00
 Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink. Watch their Ad's.   Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/

Bingo  ​606 Harvard Preeceville Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee BINGO. Every Thursday at Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.





Old Home Week is a practice that originated in the New England region of the United States, similar to a holiday or festival.  In its beginning, in the 19th - 20th century, it involved a municipal effort to invite former residents of a village, town, or city - usually individuals who grew up in the municipality as children and moved elsewhere in adulthood - to visit the Old Home, the parental household and home town.

Our idea is to have events around one week each summer so our former residents and guests can be as busy as they please while checking out what's new in town.














 - And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events  Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

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