Nashville Detects West Nile Virus in Mosquito Sample

Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in a mosquito sample collected near Cass Street, according to Fox News. The positive result came from a pool of mosquitoes tested by the department’s laboratory. Dr.

Sanmi Areola, the department’s director, said the finding marks the city’s first detection of the virus this season. Officials urged residents to remove standing water where mosquitoes breed and to apply EPA-approved insect repellent when outdoors. The health department also distributed educational flyers throughout the affected neighborhoods to raise awareness of preventive measures.