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Nottingham virologist urges calm over West Nile virus

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Virus found in wetland in Retford , Nottinghamshire , for the first time.

Prof Jonathan Ball said climate change means tropical diseases will become more established further north.

There have been no human cases of locally-acquired West Nile Virus in the UK to date.

The best way to avoid the virus is to "avoid being bitten" by covering up and using insecticide.

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