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emailPlum Pox Virus Update
| Ontario1 | Nova Scotia | British Columbia | Quebec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Pox Virus Susceptible Orchard Blocks Sampled | 8,627 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Plum Pox Virus Susceptible Public/Residential Properties Sampled | 5,815 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orchard Samples Collected | 555,690 | 106 | 0 | 0 |
| Public/Residential Samples Collected | 11,265 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Samples Collected | 566,955 | 106 | 4,055 | 22 |
| PPV Detected Orchard Blocks | 176 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PPV Detected Public/Residential Properties | 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total PPV Detected Sites2 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes:
1 Includes sampling done by both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Agricorp, an Ontario Crown Corporation that is collecting samples from the Niagara Quarantine Area.
2 Only Positive sites officially confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are listed.
1. Survey Activities in Ontario
All survey activities and testing is now complete for Ontario. 176 orchard blocks and 5 residential properties were found positive for Plum Pox Virus.
2. Survey Activities in Nova Scotia
Survey has been completed. Samples have been collected from 4 growers, 3 of which are located in the former Wolfville quarantine area. All samples have tested negative.
3. Survey Activities in British Columbia
Survey has been completed. Over 4,000 samples have been taken in mother blocks of 4 different nurseries. All samples have tested negative.
4. Survey Activities in Quebec
Survey activities have been completed. One nursery has been sampled. All samples have tested negative.
