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Normally, a news release warning of an incurable statewide outbreak would cause universal panic.

A widespread outbreak of Broncos Fever is spreading throughout Colorado, affecting all 64 counties, with reports of the condition reaching far beyond the state and stretching across the nation.

Broncos Fever is highly contagious; So far there seems to be no cure, and those afflicted will have to ride out the fever.

But this is not a normal news release. UCHealth — with tongue firmly planted in cheek — issued a legit-looking health warning for “Broncos Fever” on Wednesday, along with a video of a blue face-painted Broncos fan receiving his diagnosis (pretty sure releasing this video would violate under normal circumstances).

UCHealth spokesman Dan Weaver said they wanted to support the Broncos in a creative way while highlighting fan excitement.

“Using doctors to diagnose ‘Broncos Fever’ seemed like a perfect fit because UCHealth’s system of hospitals and clinics provides great medical care to more than a million real patients each year,” Weaver told the Post.

Earlier this season, the for the team’s practice facilities.

A Broncos fan is diagnosed with “Broncos Fever,” an incurable condition, in this satirical video. (Provided by UCHealth)

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