The city of Denver’s health department said on Monday it has confirmed a human case of West Nile Virus, its first of the year. It comes as more cases are being reported around the state, which is typical for this time of year.

The city released no information on the patient or their condition.

The virus is mostly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can be transmitted anytime mosquitoes are active. In Colorado, that’s generally as early as May.

Typically, the state sees higher numbers in summer and fall, with the season ending with the year’s first hard freeze, according to the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE).

What are the symptoms of West Nile?

Symptoms of the disease caused by the virus include fever, fatigue, headaches, and body aches, the

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