/tags/zika-virus Zika Virus en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 17 May 2017 11:30:00 GMT /health/2017-05-17/colorado-cdc-lab-key-in-fight-against-zika-west-nile Every summer a virus that can cause lifelong neurological damage and even death comes to Colorado. The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes who feed on… Wed, 17 May 2017 11:30:00 GMT /health/2017-05-17/colorado-cdc-lab-key-in-fight-against-zika-west-nile /npr-news/2016-05-26/to-kill-mosquitoes-that-spread-zika-strike-before-they-fly Cities and towns are preparing for mosquito season and the threat of the Zika virus by spreading pesticides. It worked for the West Nile virus but may not be as effective for controlling Zika. Thu, 26 May 2016 19:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2016-05-26/to-kill-mosquitoes-that-spread-zika-strike-before-they-fly Hansi Lo Wang