More mosquitoes that can carry Zika found in Windsor

Two more mosquitoesthat could carry the Zika virus have been trapped in the Windsor region.

They have not tested positive forZika.

The two new mosquitoes are the same species found in the region about a week ago the Aedes albopictus, also known as Asian Tiger Mosquito.

• Mosquitoes that could carry Zika found in Windsor, Ont.

All of the mosquitoes were found in a single mosquito trap.

Officials with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unitsay the insectsmight have established a breeding ground around the trap.

Residents should not be concerned about contracting Zika, explainedDrWajidAhmed,the health unit'sassociate medical health officer.

"As far as the risk forZika, there is no risk still at this point," he said. "And we don't think that'sgoing tochange in anywayin terms of the risk to Canadians, as well asany changes in the testing needs for Canadians."

The health unit continues to investigate and willkeep trapping and testing mosquitoes until temperatures drop.