Two people in Fremont County have died in recent cases related to West Nile Virus. According to state data, a total of three Coloradans have now died this year after contracting West Nile Virus. Last year, the state saw no deaths. But in 2023, 51 people died in a year that saw hundreds more cases than is typical.

To prevent West Nile, health experts recommend using insect repellent and avoiding going outdoors during dusk and dawn, as mosquitoes are the most active during those times.

This article has been updated to reflect that both individuals had Cañon City addresses, but the department is not given information on where the contact may have occurred.