Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, Wheeling, WV

Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, Wheeling, WV Providing Public Health Services since 1832.

US MEASLES CASES CONTINUE TO RISE - March 13, 2026As of March 12, 2026, 1,362 confirmed* measles cases were reported in ...
03/13/2026

US MEASLES CASES CONTINUE TO RISE - March 13, 2026

As of March 12, 2026, 1,362 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,353 measles cases were reported by 31 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, 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 9 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 14 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (1,281 of 1,362) are outbreak-associated (256 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,025 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,284 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 2,259 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 (2,062 of 2,284) 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.

03/13/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 3.13.2026 for the Boggs Hill area. Affected addresses are listed below.

13-26 St Charles 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.

Outbreak Report for February 2026 WVDOH/WVBPHDuring the month of February 2026, there seventy-six outbreaks reported in ...
03/12/2026

Outbreak Report for February 2026
WVDOH/WVBPH

During the month of February 2026, there seventy-six outbreaks reported in West Virginia, all of which were confirmed as outbreaks or clusters of disease. Reported settings included 31 schools, 29 long-term care facilities (LTCFs), 6 assisted living facilities, 4 daycares, 2 multi-state outbreaks, 1 hospital, 1 psychiatric hospital, 1 residential facility, and 1 other healthcare setting. The rest of this report describes the types and settings of the outbreaks. All data provided is provisional as some outbreaks may still be under investigation.

The office of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department will be closed tomorrow, March 13th, to allow staff to move bac...
03/12/2026

The office of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department will be closed tomorrow, March 13th, to allow staff to move back into the department's office following construction. The office will reopen on Monday, March 16th. If you have a public health issue or emergency, call or text (304) 830-0420.

Wheeling-Ohio County Health DepartmentJob OpeningNurse 2Nurse 3The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is seeking ind...
03/12/2026

Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department
Job Opening
Nurse 2
Nurse 3

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is seeking individuals to fill the position of Nurse 2 or Nurse 3. The Individual will work in the department's nursing and clinical programs including disease investigation, vaccinations, outreach and other activities of the health department.

Training is required for the position. Travel is mostly limited to Ohio County; however, statewide travel may be required. This is a full-time position with benefits, health insurance and a state retirement program.

All interested candidates need to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the West Virginia Division of Personnel, Classification Specification for Nurse 2 or Nurse 3. Other requirements and application may be found at https://personnel.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx

For more information contact Howard Gamble, Administrator, Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, (304) 234-3682 or howard.p.gamble@wv.gov .

STD & HIV TESTING CLINIC – Free and confidential testing available on a regular basis. Call for an appointment (304) 23...
03/11/2026

STD & HIV TESTING CLINIC – Free and confidential testing available on a regular basis. Call for an appointment (304) 234-3682. Rapid HIV Testing available. STD testing is free of charge regardless of income or insurance status. Free treatment or referrals, depending on the STD, are available. An appointment is required to be seen. Services are confidential. For information on these services or to make an appointment call (304) 234-3682. Screening is available for: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV. Should a test come back positive, treatment is available free of charge. Treatment can also be obtained for partners of those with positive test at no cost.

03/10/2026

The Valley Grove Water Department issued a Boil Order on 03.09.2026 for the National Road aread. A water line break by the guardrail at Chambers Lane occured. Affected addresses are listed below.

9031-10294 National Road & up Valley Grove Road to 344

A water line break occured on Wyandotte Road and is being repaired. 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. For more information call the Valley Grove Water Department at (3040 547-1550.

03/10/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 3.10.2026 for the South Wheeling area. Affected addresses are listed below.

2800-2810 Wood 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.

03/09/2026

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.

US MEASLES CASES & OUTBREAKS CONTINUES TO GROWAs of March 5, 2026, 1,281 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the U...
03/06/2026

US MEASLES CASES & OUTBREAKS CONTINUES TO GROW

As of March 5, 2026, 1,281 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,277 measles cases were reported by 31 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, 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 4 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 12 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 89% of confirmed cases (1,137 of 1,281) are outbreak-associated (237 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 900 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,283 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 2,258 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 50 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 90% of confirmed cases (2,045 of 2,283) 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.

03/06/2026

Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nigeria, Pakis...

(03/05/26) The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is reporting that levels of COVID-19, RSV, Influenza A (specifical...
03/05/2026

(03/05/26) The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is reporting that levels of COVID-19, RSV, Influenza A (specifically H3), Human Metapneumovirus and Norovirus are elevated and considered HIGH in the local community. Influenza B was detected in recent samplings and is considered LOW. Levels of Rotavirus and Human Adenovirus Group F are elevated but considered LOW. 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.

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1500 Chapline Street, Ste 106
Wheeling, WV
26003

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13042343682

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