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Metro Vancouver's Role
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West Nile Virus Mosquito Management 
Although West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in most American states and Canadian provinces, it has not been reported as occurring anywhere in B.C. However, once infection has been recorded, we can expect that the virus is here to stay, and will remain as a monitored health risk in this province.

Metro Vancouver is taking a proactive approach to the eventual arrival of the virus. On lands that it owns, Metro Vancouver successfully controls mosquitoes that may carry the virus. These lands include wastewater treatment plants, waste transfer stations, regional parks and greenways, housing facilities and Electoral Area A public lands.

Regionally, Metro Vancouver provides participating member municipalities communication and program implementation leadership and facilitation.

Symptoms, how to report dead crows or jays, treatment, prevention

Resources

Actions in your city:
 Member Municipalities

Actions on private lands:
 Fraser Health Authority
   or
 Vancouver Coastal 
   Health Authority

Fast Facts

  • Scientists predict that B.C. may soon see its first case of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness.

  • In 2007, 19 residents of BC contracted West Nile virus. All of these people contracted it while travelling outside of BC, mostly to the prairie Provinces.