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Important Notice

Our Orillia laboratory is currently experiencing some service disruptions due to the impacts of this past weekend’s storm. As a result, there may be some delays in processing samples. The laboratory remains open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET for sample drop off. We are actively working to restore operations and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with WNV do not show symptoms. Others can get fever, head and body aches, fatigue, rash, meningitis or encephalitis. Exposure to WNV can be prevented by reducing mosquito development sites (i.e., standing water) and using personal protection against mosquitoes.

 

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Microbiology and Laboratory Services

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Updated 13 Dec 2024
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