Canada: West Nile virus death reported in Manitoba, 1st in three years

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living is reporting the death of a female in her 70s who tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) after passing away. The woman, who was a resident of the Southern Health-Santi(C)-Sud region, had pre-existing health conditions. It is believed the individual was exposed to WNV in the Southern Health-Santi(C)-Sud ["]