Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, Wheeling, WV

10/01/2025

As of September 30, 2025, there have been a total of 1,544 confirmed* measles cases reported in the United States. Among these, 1,523 measles cases were reported by 42 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 21 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the U.S.

There have been 42 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 86% of confirmed cases (1,333 of 1,544) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.

*CDC is aware of probable measles cases being reported by jurisdictions. However, the data on this page only includes confirmed cases jurisdictions have notified to CDC.

**CDC reports the cumulative number of measles outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) that have occurred this year in the U.S.; states have the most up-to-date information about cases and outbreaks in their jurisdictions.

10/01/2025

West Virginia Animal Rabies Surveillance Report

During the period of January 1 to October 1, 2025, 18 animals tested positive for rabies at OLS. The positive tests included 3 bats, 2 cats, 3 foxes, 6 raccoons, 1 sheep and 4 skunks. The USDA had one rabies positive animal in 2025 (raccoons from Monongalia County), but their data is only accurate up to August 31, 2025.

09/29/2025

WOCHD October 2025 Clinic and Program Schedule

09/29/2025

09/26/2025

(9/26/25) The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is reporting that levels of COVID-19 (respiratory) and Norovirus (gastrointestinal) are elevated and considered MODERATE in the local community. Levels of Rotavirus and Human Adenovirus Group F are considered LOW. Testing also includes sampling for Measles, Hepatitis, and other unique diseases. All were not detected in recent sampling. The measle testing is specific to wild-type measles RNA and does not detect the vaccine strain of the virus. These specific diseases and their identification as elevated in the Ohio County community are made through wastewater surveillance at the City of Wheeling’s Water Treatment Plant. The treatment plant serves most of Ohio County and Benwood.

09/25/2025

The WV State Health Department has released updated human tickborne disease surveillance data. Through September 25, 2025, 3617 confirmed and probable cases of tickborne diseases (TBDs) were reported in West Virginia. The majority of cases (97.4%) were Lyme disease cases (n=3522). Several other tickborne diseases (TBD) were also reported including Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis and Spotted fever group rickettsiosis. All of West Virginia’s 55 counties have reported human TBD activity.

09/25/2025

The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (BPH), has identified a significant increase in reported outbreaks of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) statewide. In 2025, a total of 38 HFMD outbreaks have been reported, including 17 outbreaks since September 1, 2025.

HFMD is a common viral illness that primarily affects infants and children, with typical seasonal increases during the summer and fall months. While individual cases are not reportable in West Virginia, emergency department, urgent care and outbreak data indicate higher HFMD activity this year compared to prior years. Older adolescents and adults may also be affected.

For more information on clinical features, transmission, guidance, testing and prevention control contact the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department at (304) 234-3682.

09/24/2025

As of September 23, 2025, there have been a total of 1,514 confirmed* measles cases reported in the United States. Among these, 1,493 measles cases were reported by 42 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 21 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the U.S.

There have been 40 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 86% of confirmed cases (1,307 of 1,514) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.

*CDC is aware of probable measles cases being reported by jurisdictions. However, the data on this page only includes confirmed cases jurisdictions have notified to CDC.

**CDC reports the cumulative number of measles outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) that have occurred this year in the U.S.; states have the most up-to-date information about cases and outbreaks in their jurisdictions.

09/24/2025

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 9.24.2025 for the Elm Grove area. Affected addresses are listed below.

2214-2230 Marshall Ave (even only), 15, 17 Lewis St, 54, 2219, 2221, 2221 ½, 2225, 2227 E Paxton St

Customers should boil water for 48 hours after service is restored. Please share this information with residents. A second notification will be sent once the boil order has been released.