Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Daviess County

Mosquitoes collected in Daviess County tested positive for West Nile virus, WTHI-TV reported. The finding confirms the virus is present in mosquitoes in the county.

The report did not identify how many mosquitoes tested positive, where the samples were collected or when the testing occurred. It also did not identify any human cases connected to the finding.

What the finding means

A positive mosquito test shows that West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes in Daviess County. The result concerns mosquito samples; it does not by itself establish that a person in the county has contracted the virus.

What to watch next

Residents can watch for updates from Daviess County or state public health officials about additional mosquito testing, collection locations and any related health guidance. Any announcement of human cases would be a separate development from a positive mosquito sample.