What if I have questions about West Nile virus and mosquitos ?
A. West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes that have fed on the blood of infected birds. The Nova Scotia Department of Health maintains a West Nile website which includes a West Nile Watch and fact sheets on protecting yourself and your family from West Nile Virus. If you have health questions about West Nile virus, you can call the toll-free information line at 1-800-430-9557 during regular office hours.