The threat of West Nile Virus is back as summer arrives and the mosquitoes come out.

     In 2007, 1456 people in Saskatchewan caught the virus, but last year, only 17 cases were reported.

     Senior Public Health Inspector for the Cypress Health Region, Jacqueline Treen says you can protect yourself from mosquito bites by using repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and getting rid of standing water and other mosquito-breeding areas.