Statistics

Humans

• The first case of West Nile virus infection in a human in New Brunswick was detected in November 2003. This infection was acquired outside the province.
• No person has tested positive for West Nile virus infection in New Brunswick in 2009.

Dead Birds

• Birds from the Crow family (crow, raven, blue jay and gray jay) are particularly susceptible to West Nile virus infection.
• West Nile virus was first detected in New Brunswick in a crow on July 16, 2003.
• No bird has tested positive for West Nile virus in New Brunswick in 2009.

Statistics from previous years (PDF)

The Government will continue activities that have the most direct impact on protecting human health.  In response to the presumed low risk of West Nile viral activity in New Brunswick (six birds in 2003), dead bird surveillance for West Nile virus is discontinued.  Health will continue to provide physician communication and human surveillance, and provide public awareness and prevention information. 

The West Nile Virus Information Line will continue to provide public awareness and prevention information. Public reporting of dead birds is no longer required.  Retrieval and testing of dead birds is discontinued.