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A woman in her 30s is Oakville's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) illness in 2012. Human WNV infections in Halton now total 11. Human and mosquito surveillance information is available at www.halton.ca/wnv. 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 infected with WNV do not 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 illnesses should be particularly cautious as they are more likely to develop the illness. The following are steps that residents can take Oakville records first WNV case 9 · Wednesday, September 5, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com to protect themselves from mosquitoes: · Cover up. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants with tightly-woven fabric · Avoid being outdoors from early evening to morning when mosquitoes are most active, as well as at any time in shady, wooded areas · Reduce mosquito breeding sites 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 in good repair To report standing water or for more information about WNV, dial 311 or call Halton Region at 905-825-6000, e-mail wnv@halton.ca or visit www. halton.ca. Invitation Discover the elegant world of Oceania Cruises! Expedia CruiseShipCenters, Oakville cordially invites you to an exclusive Oceania Cruises presentation by Kathryne Gordon Cuthbertson on Thursday, September 13th. Oceania Cruises Presentation Date: Thursday, September 13th Time: 7:00 pm RSVP: Call Judi at 905-338-8083 Email: oakville@cruiseshipcenters.com Space is limited and we would love for you to join us! You can join Cruise Consultant Karen Walsh, who together with Manny Tsouvallas of Colossus Greek Taverna Oakville and Port Credit, will host a 10 night sailing on Riviera on May 15th 2013, Highlights will include Greek Isles, including Manny's hometown of Rhodes and Turkey. Contact us for more details! Break-in still under investigation Halton police are looking for the suspect responsible for an Aug. 15 overnight break and enter at the Movieline Liquidations store at 1064 South Service Rd. Police said that someone smashed the glass front door of the business then stole a flat screen TV that was mounted on the wall. The suspect fled before police arrived. Police said this theft is similar to several recent incidents in commercial areas where an individual has entered the business by smashing the glass front door with a rock. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), www. haltoncrimestoppers.com or text `Tip201' with a message to 274637 (crimes). When you book with Expedia CruiseshipCenters, you can EARN & REDEEM AEROPLAN MILES (905) 338-8083 2460 Neyagawa Blvd., Oakville, ON., L6H 7P4 www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/oakville · email: oakville@cruiseshipcenters.com TICO No:50019567. Aeroplan® is a registered trademark of Aeroplan Canada Inc.