West Nile virus detected in Nashville mosquitoes for first time in 2026

West Nile virus detected in Nashville mosquitoes for first time in 2026
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Metro Public Health officials have confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in 2026, with the infected mosquito pool collected near Cass Street in North Nashville.The detection follows elevated West Nile virus levels found in mosquito pools in 2025, which led to one confirme...