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CO: 2023 West Nile

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Source: https://www.kktv.com/2023/08/29/2-west-nile-deaths-confirmed-el-paso-county-2023/

2 West Nile deaths confirmed in El Paso County for 2023
By Lindsey Grewe
Published: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:21 AM EDT|Updated: 5 hours ago

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Two people have died from the West Nile virus in El Paso County, the first deaths linked to the virus in the county in 20 years.

A spokesperson with El Paso County Public Health confirmed the deaths with 11 News Tuesday but did not immediately have further information.

According to data obtained by 11 News partner The Gazette, cases have been up dramatically in El Paso County in 2023, with the number of confirmed human infections (18) double the number seen in the 10 years preceding it:​
 
Source: https://lavozcolorado.com/2023/09/06/achd-reports-first-death-of-the-season-from-west-nile-virus/

ACHD reports first death of the season from West Nile virus​
By: admin
Date: September 6, 2023


Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year...

...Data from mosquito testing throughout Adams County indicates very high numbers of mosquitoes, including the Culex mosquito, which carries West Nile virus and spreads it to people. These high counts are related to the wet spring and early summer in the Denver metropolitan area.

As of Aug. 30, 2023, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reports 193 human West Nile virus cases and 13 deaths in Colorado.

“In Adams County, 19 West Nile virus cases have been reported since July with most cases reported in August. We expect many more cases will occur in the peak months of September and October. Statewide, there are over seven times as many West Nile virus cases being reported in August as compared to the previous five-year average. We consider the risk of being exposed to West Nile virus to be present anywhere in Adams County,” said Dr. Bernadette Albanese, Medical Officer at Adams County Health Department.​...


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