(36 quotes found)
“We've had a late start to the West Nile virus season partially because of the unseasonably cool spring.”
David Gaines
“Dr. Travis has been a local and national leader in West Nile surveillance.”
William Paul
“The message is loud and clear. West Nile virus has arrived in Toronto and it's important to take precautions.”
David McKeown
“These deaths are an unfortunate reminder that West Nile virus can be a serious health threat, although death is extremely rare.”
“It's important to be mindful of mosquitoes, particularly in late August and September, when West Nile is at its most risky.”
Michael Finkelstein
“both had the more severe type of West Nile virus, the neurological symptoms, and they got progressively worse in hospital.”
“If [West Nile] goes that route, then it would be a situation where it's sort of oscillating. Every few years we'd have an outbreak or some cases and then maybe not much activity between years.”
Dawn Wesson
“It is early in the season to detect West Nile virus.”
Gary Erbeck
“There are many other examples. West Nile virus spread from insects to humans; the avian flu we are now so worried about comes from birds. Diseases also jump to domesticated animals such as cows - the human variant of 'mad cow disease', from rodents, and from many different species.”
Stanley Lemon
“Being prepared and being aware is the main thing in avoiding West Nile.”
Rami Yoakum
