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Colorado Leads Nation in West Nile Cases, Deaths Colorado health officials have reported this summer 299 infections and seven deaths related to West Nile virus, more than any other state. In an effort to prevent more West Nile cases, local governments spray pesticides and urge the public to use mosquito repellant. Hear Eric Whitney of member station KSUT.

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Colorado Leads Nation in West Nile Cases, Deaths

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Colorado health officials have reported this summer 299 infections and seven deaths related to West Nile virus, more than any other state. In an effort to prevent more West Nile cases, local governments spray pesticides and urge the public to use mosquito repellant. Hear Eric Whitney of member station KSUT.