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West Nile Virus Spreading: Cases Confirmed in Multiple Counties

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Coloradoan

Fort Collins plans to conduct its fifth round of pesticide spraying to reduce the number of mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus. The spraying will take place in the city's northern area and residents are advised to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed for 30 to 60 minutes after spraying. The decision to spray is based on the vector index, which estimates the levels of West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes. As of Tuesday, there have been 36 cases of West Nile virus in Colorado, with an increase in cases compared to last year.

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"Southeast Fort Collins to Undergo West Nile Spraying on Aug. 13"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Coloradoan

The city of Fort Collins in Colorado has announced plans to spray for mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in southeast Fort Collins on August 13. This is the second round of spraying this season for most of the neighborhoods in the area. The decision to spray is made when the vector index reaches 0.75, and the index for southeast Fort Collins is currently at 1.34. The spraying will occur between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., and residents are advised to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed for 30 to 60 minutes after spraying. As of Tuesday, there have been 12 cases of West Nile virus in Colorado, including three in Larimer County.

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