West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito pool in Davidson County, Tennessee, marking the first detection of the virus in 2024. The Metro Public Health Department is taking measures to control the mosquito population and prevent the spread of the virus, including distributing fliers to residents and applying larvicide. No human cases have been reported this year. Residents are advised to reduce standing water and take personal protective measures against mosquito bites.
A person was bitten by a rabid skunk near US 64 in Lexington, North Carolina. Animal Control safely removed the skunk and confirmed it had rabies. This is the eighth confirmed case of rabies in Davidson County this year. The person who was bitten sought immediate postexposure prophylaxis treatment. The health department advises against engaging with wild animals, as they are more likely to transmit the potentially deadly virus. Rabies is 99.9% fatal in humans without immediate treatment. State law requires reporting all animal bites to the local health department and vaccinating domestic animals against rabies.
Three people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 in Davidson County, Tennessee. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near exit 60. Only one car was involved, and the identities of the victims have not been released. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
An inmate, Phillip Pharris, died after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office Maximum Correctional Center. Medical staff attempted CPR, but Pharris was pronounced dead shortly after. The inmate had a history of probation violation and various criminal charges. Foul play is not suspected, and an investigation is ongoing, including an autopsy and toxicology report.
A seven-month-old calf near the Silver Valley area in Davidson County was euthanized after testing positive for rabies, marking the third confirmed case in the county this year. Health leaders are reminding people to never touch an unknown or wild animal with their bare hands. The Davidson County Health Department is hosting a free rabies vaccine clinic on April 20th, and state law requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies.
A 7-month-old calf in Davidson County was euthanized and tested positive for rabies virus. The Department of Agriculture is involved in determining quarantine requirements for other cows in the pasture. No human exposure has been confirmed. The Davidson County Health Department will host a free rabies clinic on April 20, and North Carolina law requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age and kept current.
