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It's high season for WNV A sample of mosquitoes collected last week in Georgetown tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) -- bringing the number of Halton batches up to nine this summer -- including batches found in Oakville, Burlington and Milton. "We are now in the highest risk period for human West Nile virus illness. Please protect yourself," said Dr. Monir Taha, Halton's Associate Medical Officer of Health. Now that WNV-positive mosquitoes have been found in all of Halton's municipalities, the health department will provide future updates via the Halton Region website at www.halton.ca/wnv or dial 311. Residents can protect themselves against mosquitoes by: · Covering up. Wearing light-coloured, longsleeved shirts and pants with tightly-woven fabric · Avoiding the outdoors from early evening to morning when mosquitoes are most active and likely to bite, and any time in shady, wooded areas · Reducing mosquito breeding sites around your home by getting rid of all water-filled containers and objects. Change the water in bird baths at least once per week · Using an approved insect repellent, such as one containing DEET · Replacing or repairing window screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home. 11 · Thursday, August 9, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com PATIO FURNITURE SALE Better hearing g starts this summer! 9 - 12 DISCOUNTS GROW! AS THE WEEK GOES ON August THURS. 9TH ff Op % 30 am - 8 m 10 ff %- O 40 am 6pm 10 SAT. 11TH FRI. 10TH For a limited time, get up to 40% off the llatest ff th t t state-of-the-art t t f th t hearing aid technology and get started on a summer of better hearing. Call or visit our Oakville Hearing Solutions clinic during our Friends & Family Event and take advantage of our best deal of the year! 4 DAYS ONLY!! ff %- O 50 am 6pm 10 ff %- O 50 am 6pm 10 Barbecues · Fireplaces · Patio Furniture SUN. 12TH www.barbecuesgalore.ca *See clinic for details 490 Speers Rd., Oakville 905.844.3224 3100 Harvester Rd., Burlington 905.639.5952 *See instore for details *Excludes Barbecues and Barbecue Accessories