Nashville Detects First 2026 West Nile Virus Pool Near Cass Street
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Updated · WZTV · Jul 1
Nashville Detects First 2026 West Nile Virus Pool Near Cass Street
3 articles · Updated · WZTV · Jul 1
Summary
Metro Public Health confirmed West Nile virus in a mosquito pool near Cass Street in North Nashville, the city’s first positive sample of 2026 and the earliest detection this season.
The finding prompted warnings to nearby residents as health crews began flyer distribution, extra trapping, standing-water monitoring and larvicide treatment where needed.
Officials said Nashville saw high virus levels in mosquito pools in 2025 and confirmed 1 human case, raising concern as summer mosquito activity builds.
Residents are being urged to drain standing water, trim overgrowth, maintain window screens and use CDC-approved repellents, especially from dusk to dawn.