US EditionColorado Public Health Department Confirms First West Nile Virus Death This Year
LAFAYETTE, COLORADO, JUL 25 – Nine human West Nile virus cases have been confirmed in Colorado this year, with mosquitoes testing positive in half of the monitored counties, health officials said.
- On Friday, Colorado recorded the first human West Nile virus death, confirmed by health agencies in Lafayette.
- Mosquito traps have detected West Nile in half of the 16 counties being monitored, including Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld, CDPHE officials said, highlighting seasonal spread.
- There is currently no treatment or vaccine to prevent West Nile infection, health officials said, highlighting the limited options for those infected or at risk.
- A state medical officer said personal prevention is vital, and Pueblo public health officials reported their first case resulted in hospitalization.
- In late July, health officials urge residents to follow the `4 D's`: Drain standing water, avoid Dusk and Dawn, Dress in long sleeves, and use DEET, as West Nile season peaks in August.
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