West Nile Virus
National Information:
Public Health Agency of Canada posts information about the West Nile virus on their website. For the latest information about West Nile virus, visit their website:
In addition, Public Health Agency of Canada has set up a 1-800-816-7292 toll-free telephone line to answer general questions.
NWT Information:
During the 2004 mosquito season, there were no suspected or probable cases of West Nile virus in NWT people or birds.
The NWT Office of the Chief Medical Health Officer has prepared information sheets on the following topics:
- Fact Sheet #1: Health Information (PDF - 90.66 KB)
- Fact Sheet #2: Information for Health Professionals (PDF - 120.82 KB)
- Fact Sheet #3: Information for Municipal and Community
Governments
(PDF - 114.60 KB) - Fact Sheet #4: NWT Surveillance (PDF - 85.77 KB)
- Fact Sheet #5: Information for Outdoor Work & Play (PDF - 100.28 KB)
- Fact Sheet #6: Mosquito Biology, Control and Protection (PDF - 103.94 KB)
- Fact Sheet #7: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF - 131.51 KB)
If you have additional questions that are not addressed by the above-mentioned online resources, please contact:
for questions about health, your local community
health centre or public health unit; or- for questions relating to wildlife or surveillance, contact the Department of Environment and Natural Resources at (867) 920-8064.