The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has confirmed a case of West Nile virus in a person.This is the first person to test positive for the virus in Louisville this year.In comparison, there were 12 people confirmed to have West Nile in Louisville last year.The virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Due to confidentiality reasons, the health department did not release any information about the person who tested positive for the virus.Health officials confirmed mosquitos in the Wyandotte/Oakdale neighborhood tested positive for the virus last week. (Watch that story in the video player at the top)In light of the case, the city plans to do mosquito fogging Monday evening.Louisville has not seen any deaths from West Nile since 2023.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has confirmed a case of West Nile virus in a person.
This is the first person to test positive for the virus in Louisville this year.
In comparison, there were 12 people confirmed to have West Nile in Louisville last year.
The virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Due to confidentiality reasons, the health department did not release any information about the person who tested positive for the virus.
Health officials confirmed mosquitos in the Wyandotte/Oakdale neighborhood tested positive for the virus last week. (Watch that story in the video player at the top)
In light of the case, the city plans to do mosquito fogging Monday evening.
Louisville has not seen any deaths from West Nile since 2023.