Colorado Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2025 in Lafayette
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A Lafayette adult has died from West Nile virus, marking Colorado's first death of the year, amid nine confirmed human cases across eight counties. The virus is spreading through infected mosquitoes, with health officials urging preventive measures like using repellent and removing standing water. Last year, Colorado saw no West Nile deaths, but this year has already seen 51 fatalities, the highest since 2003.
- Lafayette adult is first Coloradan to die of West Nile this year The Denver Post
- Colorado records first human death from West Nile virus in 2025 Colorado Public Radio
- Colorado adult is the first human death of West Nile virus in the state this year CBS News
- Colorado confirms first West Nile virus death of 2025 in Lafayette adult KDVR
- Third known human case of West Nile Virus in Colorado found in Pueblo County KOAA News 5
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