West Nile Virus

Zika Virus: What Coloradans Need to Know
Zika Virus: What Coloradans Need to Know
Zika Virus: What Coloradans Need to Know
There's been a lot of hype around the globe surrounding the Zika virus. Here's what you need to know about this global phenomenon. Zika virus is spread by animal or insect bites/stings, and Zika fever (caused by the virus) can't be cured (but treatment may help)...
West Nile Mosquitos In Fort Collins Quadrupled Since Last Week, City May Start Spraying
West Nile Mosquitos In Fort Collins Quadrupled Since Last Week, City May Start Spraying
West Nile Mosquitos In Fort Collins Quadrupled Since Last Week, City May Start Spraying
Eeek. According to NoCO5, "The presence of West Nile Virus in Culex mosquitoes, the type of mosquitoes that can carry the virus, has nearly quadrupled since last week." This means you're at a higher risk of contracting the virus and the City of Fort Collins may start spraying to control the mosquitoes population and spread of the virus.
Fort Collins Gets Its First Case Of West Nile Virus A Month Early
Fort Collins Gets Its First Case Of West Nile Virus A Month Early
Fort Collins Gets Its First Case Of West Nile Virus A Month Early
I had graduated high school before West Nile virus was found in the United States, but now we have headlines about the virus popping up every summer. And, according to the Coloradoan, Larimer County's first case has already been confirmed (A month earlier than "normal").