West Nile Virus

The Larimer County Health department is reporting the first hospitalized case of West Nile Virus in Larimer County, as well as infections in two blood donors.

West Nile virus continues to be a concern around northern Colorado, so Larimer County will spray southeast Fort Collins for mosquitoes again on the evening of Aug. 18.

A Loveland man is the 1st confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in Larimer County in 2014. The man began to show symptoms in early August and it’s likely he was infected in late July. He did not need to be hospitalized and has recovered.

The news that Larimer County is spraying for mosquitoes within Fort Collins city limits has some people on-edge; but a local man who lived through a nasty form of West Nile virus is all for it.

West Nile virus has been detected in Fort Collins and Loveland. These are these the first positive samples in Larimer County in 2014.

Boulder County is reporting its first human case of the West Nile virus of the summer. It’s the third human case in Colorado this year.

West Nile virus is on the rise in Northern Colorado and mosquitoes in Northern Colorado have tested positive for the disease. There are steps you can take to protect yourself and loved ones from West Nile.

Ah, Summer in northern Colorado.  Beautiful weather, breathtaking mountain vistas...and mosquitoes carrying terrible diseases.

When it comes to mosquito repellents, you could spend all summer picking one. And despite your thorough selection of mosquito repellent, you could end up with one that acts more like a siren call to all mosquitoes that the buffet is now open. What mosquito repellent works best?

The City of Fort Collins will continue spraying for mosquitoes. Last night the City Council approved several changes to the city’s West Nile Virus Management Plan, including setting the criteria for spraying.

If you've been spending some time outdoors you know the mosquitoes are out and in full force. What many don't know is West Nile is a here to stay.