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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Stay Cool! Prevent heat-related illness this summer.

Heat waves are a period of unusually hot weather usually lasting 2 or more days. In Colorado, that means multiple days with temperatures above 90 degrees. 

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.

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