The first human case of West Nile virus in Kentucky for 2025 was confirmed late last week.

Case Confirmed in Louisville

According to the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness , Kentucky’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2025 involves a Louisville resident. However, at this time, no additional information will be released regarding the individual. Fortunately, there have been no deaths connected to the virus reported in the Commonwealth so far in 2025.

West Nile Virus in Jefferson County

West Nile virus has been a recurring concern in Louisville and in Jefferson County as a whole. Only a handful of human cases are reported each year. 2024 brought one case and no deaths in the county. However, the year before, there were seven confirmed cases of the viru

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