Death of an Ottawa Resident Linked to Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE): GDG Had Detected the Virus
The City of Ottawa recently confirmed that a resident has passed away after contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. This virus was detected through analyses conducted by GDG, which the City had commissioned to monitor mosquito populations and assess the risk of transmission.
For more details, consult the official statement.
In a separate article from the Journal de Montréal, it is reported that an increasing number of mosquitoes in Quebec carry dangerous diseases such as West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. This trend is linked to climate change, creating favourable mosquito proliferation conditions.
No fewer than 63 mosquito species are found in Quebec, and around a dozen of them can transmit diseases to humans. The list of diseases they carry continues to grow.
GDG experts warn that public health risks are on the rise, especially for severe infections. Health authorities need to enhance surveillance and urge the public to take precautions against mosquito bites.