The Regional Municipality of Halton
For Immediate Release
June 5, 2024
West Nile virus positive bird found in Halton
A bird found in Halton Hills has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), the first positive bird for Halton this year.
WNV circulates between birds and some species of mosquitoes. The virus can be transmitted to humans by a mosquito bite if the mosquito has first bitten an infected bird.