LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness wants to alert the community to a reported rise in cases of West Nile Virus in Jefferson County.

According to LMPHW, nine residents are confirmed to have contracted the virus this year, seven of those were hospitalized, and all were adults between the ages of 40 and 70.

“We are seeing a higher-than-usual number of West Nile virus cases this season, and we urge residents to take mosquito prevention seriously,” said Connie Mendel, chief health strategist for LMPHW. “Assume mosquitoes are carrying West Nile virus no matter what ZIP code you live in. Please take precautions to avoid being bitten.”

Health officials released the number of infections from the last 10 years in Jefferson County, showing 2025 a

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