More residents are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, and the Huron County Health Unit says people need to protect themselves from ticks and mosquitoes.
Public Health Inspector Keshia Hackett says the health unit is continuing a surveillance program in the county.
The West Nile virus mosquito trapping program begins this month.
You can prevent infection by preventing bug bites. Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.
Light colored long sleeved shirts, and long pants can help protect you, as well as insect repellent.
The Huron County Health Unit has had multiple ticks tested, and one blacklegged tick was found, but did not carry Lyme disease.
A tick must be attached for 24 hours to transmit the bacteria, so early detection and removal is key.
