Bird With West Nile Found In Markham

York Region’s first bird with the West Nile virus has turned up in Markham.
A dead crow, testing positive for the virus, was found near the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Ninth Line.
The bird was picked up as part of the region’s West Nile virus program.
Health services requests you report dead crows and blue jays to determine possible West Nile virus activity in York Region.
Residents can contact Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653.

- ER