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West Nile Virus, 2012

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Health Department Recommends Spraying High-risk Areas in Fort Collins

Although the number of mosquitoes overall is not high, the level of West Nile virus infection is high in a certain species of mosquitoes (Culex pipiens), raising the risk of human infections. The Health Department has recommended spraying in certain ares of Fort Collins. See map and City of Fort Collins web page. Areas on the map that are in color will be sprayed, areas in gray or white will not be sprayed.

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus are here in Larimer County. It's time to take precautions.

Current Statistics - 2012

Larimer County Human Cases: 8
Colorado Human Cases: 129

Larimer County

Human WNV Risk:
       

WNV-positive mosquito pools: 84
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For information about mosquito control or to report standing water, call:
   Fort Collins - 970-663-5697
   Loveland - 970-962-2583
   Larimer County - 970-498-6797
   Windsor - 970-962-2583
   Johnstown - 970-962-2583

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