Media Briefing: First case of travel-related Oropouche virus reported in Jefferson County

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed a Jefferson County resident who recently traveled from Cuba was diagnosed with the Oropouche virus infection. The infected person had mild symptoms and is recovering. Oropouche virus is spread to people through the bite of infected biting midges (also known as "no-see-ums") and some mosquitoes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at this time, there is no evidence that Oropouche virus has been spread in the United States. The virus has been reported in parts of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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