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West Nile virus risk still high in Halton West Nile virus continues to make its presence known in Halton. Several batches of mosquitoes collected over the last five consecutive weeks in Milton, Oakville and Burlington have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Laboratory tests over the last three weeks have also confirmed there are nine humans infected with WNV in Halton -- two in Milton and seven in Burlington. Two of the Burlington cases involved people who didn't have symptoms, but were identified during routine testing as part of the blood donation process. The Halton Region Health Department is reminding residents to cover up, use insect repellent with DEET and avoid being outdoors from early evening to morning when mosquitoes are most active and likely to bite. "The risk of infection will be present until infected with WNV don't experience any illness, while about 20 per cent will develop West Nile fever. Less than one per cent will develop inflammation of the brain or its lining, or a type of paralysis. Older adults and people with underlying conditions should be particularly cautious, as they are more likely to develop illness. Protect yourself temperatures cool significantly, so it is important to protect yourself from mosquito bites and remove areas of standing water where mosquitoes breed," said Dr. Monir Taha, Halton's associate medical officer of health. Mosquitoes can transmit WNV to humans after becoming infected by feeding on the blood of birds carrying the virus. About 80 per cent of people who become The following are steps that residents can take to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes: · Cover up. Wear light-coloured, longsleeved shirts and pants with tightly-woven fabric · Avoid being outdoors from early evening to morning when mosquitoes are most 3 · Friday, August 31, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Inside Opinion.............................................6 Artscene..........................................19 Sports..............................................24 Worship..........................................27 Classified........................................29 Full Delivery: Dell Computers, City Parent, Remedy Drug Store, Arif Qureshi, Home Hardward Partial Delivery: Michaels For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Similar thefts reported in Hamilton Continued from page 1 active and likely to bite, as well as at any time in shady, wooded areas · Reduce mosquito breeding sites around your home by getting rid of all water-filled containers and objects. Change the water in bird baths at least once per week · Use an approved insect repellent, such as one containing DEET · Make sure your window and door screens are tight and without holes, cuts or other openings where mosquitoes could enter your home Up-to-date information on WNV, including both human infections and positive mosquito pools, is available on the health department's website at www.halton.ca/wnv. To report standing water or for more information about WNV, dial 311 or call Halton Region at 905-825-6000, toll-free at 1-866442-5866, or e-mail wnv@halton.ca. He was accompanied by a man, described as 40-45 years of age, with short black hair and a moustache who was sitting in the front passenger seat and woman, 40-60 years of age, who was sitting in the back seat. The vehicle is described as a four-door, possibly Dodge Avenger-style car. Police said similar thefts were reported in Hamilton earlier this month, but they are unsure whether the incidents are connected. Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to contact the Milton Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-8254747 ext. 2415 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), through the web at www. haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting `Tip201' with a message to 274637 (crimes). The Place You Live Can Be The Place You Love Voted #1 Favourite Interior Decorator 26 bones, 33 joints, 100 muscles and a million stories High arches. Low arches. Flat. Wide. Narrow. Toes that cross over. Toes that don't. Big feet. Small feet. Crooked feet. Feet that have walked thousands of miles. Feet that can barely take another step. For every foot, there's a solution. 2 HOURS FREE PARKING with purchase of $100 or more Please see in-store for conditions. Offer expires on September 7th 2012. FOOT SOLUTIONS IS OFFERING All customers are taken through a thorough foot and gait assessment at no charge. You'll love the experience. Foot Solutions has been exceptionally successful in helping our customers find relief from: · Heel Pain · Plantar Fasciitis · Flat Feet · High Arches · Diabetic Feet · Knee Pain · Hammer Toe · Metatarsalgia · And More! Wherever the pain is, we can help! www.interiordesignoakville.com BEAUTIFUL LIVING 905.257.6556 Open Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Monday