The state’s first case of West Nile virus for the 2023 season has been detected in La Plata County as the number of affected counties grows to seven, state health officials said Monday.
While most people infected with West Nile Virus don’t experience symptoms, but some can become seriously ill and even die, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment . People aged 60 years and older and those with certain medical conditions are at greater risk of serious illness, officials said.
“This unusually high mosquito activity along with known presence of the virus has caused an elevated risk of West Nile virus transmission to humans,” state health officials said in a news release Monday, adding West Nile was now present in seven counties: Arapahoe, Boulder, Delta, Denver, Larimer, Pueblo, and Weld.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says most human cases of West Nile virus are reported in August and September. To protect yourself, the agency recommends:
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
West Nile virus found in Jarrell neighborhood mosquito trapA mosquito trap in the Sonterra Community of Jarrell has tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Williamson County and Cities Health District'
Read more »
GRAPHIC: Mexican State Records Show 79 Migrant Deaths near Border in 2023Authorities in the Coahuila, Mexico, reported 79 migrant deaths so far this year in one of the busiest border crossing areas into Texas.
Read more »
Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic seasonTropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Read more »
Brian Harman powers to 2023 Open Championship victory, clinching first career major | CNNBrian Harman won the 151st Open Championship on Sunday, sealing the first major of his career in dominant fashion.
Read more »
BravoCon 2023 Three-Day Tickets Sell Out On First Day; One-Day Tickets Sale Date AnnouncedBravo fans came out in droves to score three-day tickets to BravoCon 2023 which is set to take place in Las Vegas this year. After the fan convention released tickets that would give attendees entr…
Read more »