Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, Wheeling, WV

04/28/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 4.28.2026 for the Downtown area. Affected addresses are listed below.

46-91 18th 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.

04/25/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 4.25.2026 for the South Wheeling area. Affected addresses are listed below.

Jacob St 4400-4609 except 4500 and 4421 and 46th St. 65-85

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.

04/24/2026

As of April 23, 2026, 1,792 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,782 measles cases were reported by 37 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 10 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 22 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 93% of confirmed cases (1,668 of 1,792) are outbreak-associated (401 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,267 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,288 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 2,263 measles cases were reported by 45 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 25 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There were 48 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 90% of confirmed cases (2,065 of 2,288) were 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.

04/23/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 4.22.2026 for the Overbrook area. Affected addresses are listed below.

All of Beech Street

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.

04/23/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 4.22.2026 for the Clearview area. Affected addresses are listed below.

38-56 Clearview Ave

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.

04/21/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 4.21.2026 for the Overbrook area. Affected addresses are listed below.

All of Beech St and 2403, 2408-2419 Overbrook Ave

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.

04/21/2026

Wheeling Police Department Crime Analysis:

Possible overdose trend/spike in the Wheeling area . Narcan is available at Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Call (304) 234-3682 for more information.

04/21/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued two (2) Boil Orders on 4.21.2026 for the Elm Grove area.

Affected addresses are listed below.

49 – 63 Monroe Ave, 2440 – 2476 National Rd (Even), 1 Forest Ave & 2 – 10 Forest Ave (Even), 2 Clay Ave and 1 Halstead Ave

and

All of Cracraft Ave and all of Wheeling Ave

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.

04/17/2026

Positive Raccoon Rabies Case
Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department

WHEELING, WV (4/17/26) – The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found along Rt 88 near Tierra Estates in Ohio County
The raccoon was collected on Monday, April 13, 2026, and tested positive for rabies this week. This is the first laboratory confirmed animal rabies case in Ohio County for 2026.
The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department and other county health departments in West Virginia, along with the United States Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services regularly test animals for rabies throughout the year.
The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is warning residents of Ohio County to be wary of animals acting strangely or aggressively. The health department also reminds residents to keep their pet’s vaccinations up to date.
Rabies is a virus capable of infecting warm-blooded animals. Rabies mainly affects the brain. The disease is common in wildlife in North America- notably in bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes. There have not been any naturally occurring cases identified in birds and it is extremely rare in rodents. The disease is usually spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal. The virus is transmitted through the saliva. Rabies is a virus that if left untreated can be fatal.
Most exposures occur because people don’t consider the risk of rabies. Exposures occur through contact with wildlife or with domestic animals exposed to rabid wildlife. Therefore, avoid raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats and stray or unfamiliar dogs and cats. In addition, wild species, including wild/domestic crossbreeds should not be kept as pets.
The health department urges residents not to ground feed any animals, both domestic and wild animals, especially in residential areas. Residents should also control and secure residential garbage waste in and around homes and businesses.
For more information contact the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department at 304.234.3682 or visit our website at www.ohiocountyhealth.com.

04/17/2026

As of April 16, 2026, 1,748 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,738 measles cases were reported by 33 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 10 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 19 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (1,637 of 1,748) are outbreak-associated (388 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,249 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,288 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 2,263 measles cases were reported by 45 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 25 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There were 48 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 90% of confirmed cases (2,065 of 2,288) were 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.

04/16/2026

(04/16/26) The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is reporting that levels of RSV, Influenza A (specifically H3) and Rotavirus, and Norovirus are elevated and considered HIGH in the local community. Influenza B has been detected in recent samplings and is considered LOW, as well as Human Metapneumovirus and EVD68. Parvovirus is moderately elevated and considered MEDIUM in the local community. Candida auris and Measles were not detected in recent samplings. These specific diseases and their identification as elevated in the Ohio County community are made through wastewater surveillance at the City of Wheeling’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The treatment plant serves most of Ohio County and Benwood.

04/15/2026