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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment does not inspect, test, or enforce indoor air quality (including mold) or living condition issues for rental or privately owned properties. If you are renting within the city of Fort Collins and have concerns regarding your indoor environment or living conditions, visit this City of Fort Collins website to learn more.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed the first death of a Larimer County resident due to West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. The 66-year-old resident, who had been hospitalized since the end of July, died from neuroinvasive WNV.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is alerting residents and visitors to the ongoing threat of West Nile Virus in Larimer County. In recent weeks, health officials have seen a significant increase in West Nile Virus (WNV) cases, as well as more cases than in past years, among residents of Larimer County.
Larimer County currently has the highest number of WNV cases in Colorado. Last year, Larimer County had 15 total cases of WNV reported, and the county has averaged approximately 23 cases per year since 2013.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is warning residents and visitors that there continues to be an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus in Larimer County. Additionally, LCDHE is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in a Larimer County resident this season. The individual resides in the southern area of Fort Collins.
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The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is alerting residents and visitors to the heightened risk of West Nile virus in Larimer County. There is currently an unusually high abundance of mosquitoes that can carry the virus, which was detected in some mosquitoes this week in Larimer County. The Health Department is urging extra precautions be taken to prevent mosquito bites when outdoors.
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The Larimer County Department of Health is alerting residents that a rabid bat was found Monday afternoon in Edora Park in Fort Collins. The bat was on the trail near the northeast parking lot. The bat was tested and results received Wednesday confirmed the bat was positive for rabies.
If you, your children, or your pets had direct contact with a bat in this area, please notify the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment by calling 970-498-6666.
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There are about 30 different species of ticks that live in Colorado. The most common species are the Rocky Mountain wood tick and the American dog tick. Tick activity peaks in spring and early summer, but ticks can be active throughout the year.
If you’re planning to open a new business that needs a license from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, here’s how to get started.
Your plans will be reviewed to make sure your business meets current food safety rules and is built correctly. This helps avoid expensive changes during construction.
The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) has confirmed that a bat in Larimer County has tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid bat found in Larimer County this year. The bat possibly interacted with two dogs in a backyard near the 400 block of Whedbee Street in Fort Collins. The dogs were current on their rabies vaccines at the time of the incident and received immediate rabies vaccine boosters. There was no known human contact with the bat.
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