Denver (KDVR) – Three people died in Colorado due to the West Nile virus in 2025, but officials have not yet participated information about two.
The Ministry of Public Health and Environment in Colorado Western Nile virus statistics reports on its websiteAlong with a wealth of other data. On Wednesday, the site showed that there were three deaths from the Western Nile virus and 41 cases throughout the state.
Provigations that have the highest number of cases are, according to CDPHE:
- Wild County: 8 cases
- Bulder Province: 7 cases
- Laarmer Province: 6 cases
- Adams Province: 5 cases
- Jefferson Province: 3 cases
On July 25, CDPHE reported that an adult in Lavaite had died because of the virus. The agency said that the individual was in good health, in the eighties of the last century and had no pre -known conditions.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the first death of the West Nile virus in our state this year. This tragic loss confirms the dangerous nature of this virus and why personal prevention is vital,” said Dr. Ned Kalong, the chief medical official at CDPHE. ))
There are no well -known vaccines or drugs that prevent Western Nile virus disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The best protection is the prevention of mosquito bites.
Officials say the best way to protect yourself and loved ones are:
- Use insect repellent with Deet or other registered insect repellents EPA
- Wear shirts and tall -sleeve pants
- Treat your clothes and equipment with the Permithrin
- Take steps to control mosquitoes abroad and at home
This last advice indicates that there is sufficient screens on the windows and doors that will prevent insects from entering inside, and stopping mosquitoes from laying eggs in or near water.
The best way to do this is to check all the water basins outside-which includes inside neglected tires, gatherings, buckets, birds of birds, flowers and other elements that tend to water-and dumping water out and rubbing from the inside.
More information about The prevention of mosquitoes can be found here.