The Minnesota Department of Health warns of an increasing risk of West Nile virus amid a hot summer, with 20 confirmed cases and two deaths. Precautions are essential to avoid mosquito bites and serious illness.
In a heartbreaking development, Colorado reports its first West Nile virus death of the year. Health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as cases rise across the state.
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Mosquitoes in Anoka and Carver counties have tested positive for West Nile virus, signaling the start of virus activity in Minnesota. Health officials warn the public as historical patterns emerge.
