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• Worst-ever West Nile virus outbreak takes Colorado

  August 31, 2012 12:27 AM

  It's the worst outbreak of West Nile virus in U.S. history, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The infection starts with a fever, then headaches, stiffness and flu-like symptoms, usually 3 to 15 days after being bitten. Just this year, 1,100 people were infected in 38 states.... more »

• Your Healthy Family: West Nile Virus Play Video

  August 6, 2012 12:39 PM

  Last week, an elderly woman became California's first casualty of the West Nile virus, and several others have died in states like Texas and Arizona. Here's more in today's Your Healthy Family. It's those pesky mosquitoes that carry West Nile, so how can you protect yourself and your family?... more »

• West Nile found in Nebraska

  August 1, 2012 7:25 PM

  A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in Nebraska. Health officials there say a man in his 50's tested positive for the virus, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. The county involved received notice of the test results earlier this week. There have... more »

• 2 cases of West Nile reported in SW Colo

  September 10, 2011 2:41 PM

  DURANGO, Colo. (AP) - Health officials in southwestern Colorado report two new cases of West Nile virus. The San Juan Basin Health Department says a 72-year-old La Plata County man has tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus, as well as a 33-year-old woman in Archuleta County. The Durango Herald... more »

• West Nile virus dangerous after heavy rains

  August 3, 2011 8:30 AM

  State officials are testing for West Nile virus after monsoon rains brought mosquitoes out in force. So far, Colorado officials have confirmed only one human case of the virus, which can cause flulike symptoms and sometimes death. The Denver Post reports that a 47-year-old Longmont woman tested positive... more »

• Colorado man died from West Nile

  September 23, 2010 8:19 AM

  Mesa County officials say an elderly man is the first person to die from the West Nile in that county this year. The man's death was announced Wednesday. His name was not released. Mesa County has had 10 cases of West Nile reported this year and some of the... more »

• 1st West Nile death in Colorado this year

  September 16, 2010 8:57 AM

  Weld County health officials say a 79-year-old woman has died from the West Nile Virus. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment said Wednesday that it is Colorado's first death related to the virus this year. Health officials say the Weld County woman developed symptoms from... more »

• West Nile Virus confirmed in Pueblo

  July 15, 2010 5:21 PM

  Pueblo's first case of West Nile Virus this year has been confirmed, according to Sarah Bruestle of the Pueblo City/County Health Department. The patient, who had to be hospitalized, is now home and expected to fully recover. West Nile Virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites. Symptoms... more »

• Colorado woman diagnosed with West Nile

  July 12, 2010 8:38 AM

  Larimer County health officials say a 39-year-old woman in LaPorte is the second Coloradan with a confirmed case of West Nile virus this year. The woman, whose name wasn't released, is the first Larimer County resident diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease this year. The Larimer County Department of Health... more »

• Mosquitoes are biting - avoid West Nile Virus

  June 16, 2010 1:43 PM

  A combination or rainy and hot weather have provided perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. The El Paso County Health Department is warning you to take precautions against West Nile Virus. They recommend: · Wear insect repellant with DEET. · DRAIN standing water outside in tires, flower... more »

• Local mosquito control programs squashed

  May 25, 2010 5:53 PM

  Memorial Day weekend kicks off the un-official start to summer and time to fight off those pesky mosquitoes. In the past, the El Paso and Pueblo Health Departments have sprayed chemicals to kill the nasty bugs, but not anymore. "Due to budget cuts we eliminated our mosquito control program and... more »

• Colorado State University unveils new biosciences center

  May 12, 2010 8:53 AM

  A new $53 million research center at Colorado State University is designed to bring together scientists and businesses for research into diseases and developing treatments. The 72,000-square-foot Research Innovation Center on the Fort Collins campus includes office space for businesses and bioscience laboratories. University officials said Tuesday the goal... more »

• VA seeks to make benefits easier for vets to get

  March 18, 2010 12:25 PM

  The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps for the first time to make it easier for veterans of the Iraq or Afghanistan wars to get disability benefits for malaria, West Nile Virus and other diseases. The VA has proposed a regulation change that lets veterans qualify for benefits by... more »

• Washington woman dies of West Nile Virus after visiting Colorado

  October 15, 2009 11:25 AM

  The Washington state Department of Health has confirmed that state's first death due to West Nile virus. Tests results from the Washington state Public Health Laboratories and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the cause of death. The Yakima Herald-Republic newspaper reported that 71-year-old Ruth Rosalee Rogers... more »

• West Nile Virus confirmed in Pueblo County

  September 17, 2009 11:24 AM

  A Pueblo County resident has a confirmed case of West Nile virus, according to the Pueblo City-County Health Department, the first case of 2009. In addition, three horses in the county have tested positive. "The individual that tested positive for West Nile virus is recovering at home and most... more »