Public Health News Archive

Past stories from Mesa County Public Health

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Mosquitoes from two trap locations in Fruita and Grand Junction have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Grand River Mosquito Control District collected the mosquitoes on August 8 and 9, 2023. The types of mosquitoes that tested positive were identified as Culex...

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Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic on August 5th

Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic on August 5th

Back-to-school checklists may include routine vaccinations and Mesa County Public Health is here to help make it as easy as possible. We’re hosting a Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, August 5th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a walk-in clinic, so no...

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No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Fire Restrictions

No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Fire Restrictions

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Due to fire restrictions in place, Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory starting on Friday, July 21. Agricultural burning will only be allowed through a permitting process at the...

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New Board of Public Health Members Appointed

New Board of Public Health Members Appointed

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us Mesa County Commissioners appointed Stephen Daniels and Marguerite Tuthill to the Board of Public Health on July 6.  Stephen Daniels will serve on the board through 2026. He received his Masters of...

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No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Fire Danger

No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Fire Danger

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Due to fire safety concerns, Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 6. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during...

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No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Strong Winds

No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Strong Winds

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Due to fire safety, Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this...

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No Burn Advisory Due to High Wind

No Burn Advisory Due to High Wind

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Due to fire safety concerns, Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 20. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during...

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Updates to Mesa County COVID-19 Webpage

Updates to Mesa County COVID-19 Webpage

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Providing accurate COVID-19 information continues to be a priority for Mesa County Public Health. The COVID-19 webpage remains a favorite page for our community. Disease Surveillance and Emergency...

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No Burn Advisory due to High Wind

No Burn Advisory due to High Wind

Due to fire safety concerns, Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 19. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.  The National Weather Service has issued a Wind...

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No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Wind Advisory

No Burn Advisory Issued Due to Wind Advisory

Media Contact: Sarah Gray 970-697-4611 sarah.gray@mesacounty.us   Mesa County Public Health has issued a No Burn Advisory until 9 p.m. tonight. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not recommended during this advisory period. The National...

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Open Burn Season Ready to Begin in Mesa County

Open Burn Season Ready to Begin in Mesa County

TIMEFRAME Mesa County Public Health will begin accepting residential burn permit applications on March 1. The spring burn season runs through April 30 for the City of Grand Junction, and through May 31 for the rest of the county. Mesa County Public Health issues...

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First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Mesa County

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Mesa County

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2022: There is a second confirmed case of West Nile virus in Mesa County. Local Situation For the first time this season, a human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Mesa County. A male in his 60s has been diagnosed with neuroinvasive...

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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

LOCAL & STATE SITUATION For the first time this season, West Nile virus has been confirmed in a mosquito sample in Mesa County. The Grand River Mosquito Control District collected the mosquitoes from the Fruita area the week of July 18-22. The type of mosquito...

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No Burn Advisory Due to High Winds

No Burn Advisory Due to High Winds

Due to fire safety concerns, Mesa County Public Health has issued a no burn advisory from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 19. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.  The National Weather Service has issued a Wind...

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MCPH Launches New Program, Grand Valley Connects

MCPH Launches New Program, Grand Valley Connects

BACKGROUND Grand Valley Connects began providing services this week to Mesa County individuals and families. This program is a resource hub containing experts on local services. These experts, called Resource Navigators, provide personalized referrals to services in...

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No Burn Advisory Due to High Winds

No Burn Advisory Due to High Winds

Due to fire safety concerns, Mesa County Public Health has issued a no burn advisory from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 11. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period.  The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind...

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No Burn Advisory Due to Strong Winds

No Burn Advisory Due to Strong Winds

Due to fire safety concerns, Mesa County Public Health has issued a no burn advisory from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 8. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind...

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No Burn Advisory Due to Strong Winds

No Burn Advisory Due to Strong Winds

Due to fire safety concerns, Mesa County Public Health has issued a no burn advisory from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 7. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind...

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2021-2022 Flu Activity Remains Low

2021-2022 Flu Activity Remains Low

The 2021-2022 influenza (flu) season officially began in early October and ends in late May. Typically, Mesa County experiences its peak flu activity from mid-February to late April. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) recorded more flu activity than the 2020-2021...

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