West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito pool collected in Eagle Point, marking the first confirmed detection of the virus in Jackson County during the 2026 mosquito season.
The infected mosquitoes were collected on July 15 by the Jackson County Vector Control District as part of its routine mosquito surveillance program. Mosquito pools, which can contain up to 50 mosquitoes, are regularly tested for mosquito-borne diseases that can affect people, birds, horses, and…