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The first Case of West Nile virus of 2023 has been confirmed in Manitoba, with another 3 probable cases under investigation.

The person infected lives in Winnipeg and is between 40 and 49 years old and went to the hospital after experiencing neurological symptoms. They were likely exposed to the virus in late June or early July.

According to a bulletin from the provincial government, conditions are very favourable for the Culex Mosquitos that are known to carry the disease.

Manitobans are reminded to empty standing water in their yards and avoid peak mosquito times around dawn and dusk.

last year, 7 cases of West Nile were reported in the province, 5 of which required hospital care.