By CTV News Ottawa, September 4, 2014
Ottawa Public Health has confirmed that ongoing testing of mosquito pools in the
city has detected the presence of West Nile Virus. The public is being asked to
take precautions to better protect themselves which includes: Reducing standing
water sites around your home Cover rain barrels Applying mosquito repellent
Avoid going out at dusk and at dawn wear light coloured clothing to cover up
exposed skin wake sure screens on windows and doors are in good shape via
West Nile Virus detected in Ottawa mosquitoes | CTV Ottawa News.