Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, Wheeling, WV

01/30/2026

National Measles Outbreak Continues to Grow

As of January 29, 2026, 588 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 585 measles cases were reported by 17 jurisdictions: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 3 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 2 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (550 of 588) are outbreak-associated (8 from outbreaks in 2026 and 542 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,267 confirmed* measles cases was reported in the United States. Among these, 2,242 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 49 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 89% of confirmed cases (2,020 of 2,267) 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.

01/30/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 1.30.2026 for the Wheeling Island area. Affected addresses are listed below.

7, 11, 13, 15, 17, N. Penn St., 7-30 Maryland St, 104 , 107, 109, 111, N Broadway, and 10 Indiana 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.

01/30/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 1.30.2026 for the Warwood area. Affected addresses are listed below.

102-130 N 16th St (even only)

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.

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

The Village of Bethlehem Water Department issued a Boil Order on 01.28.2026 for a water problem that occurred on Chapel Road near Oak Drive Circle. Affected addresses are listed below.

Entire Water System

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 contact the Village of Bethlehem Water Department at (304) 233-9527.

01/28/2026

FREE RADON TEST KITS – The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department has free Radon Test Kits. For more information, call (304) 234-3682 or stop in to pick up a test kit from the health department.

01/28/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 1.28.2026 for the Elm Grove area. Affected addresses are listed below.

All of Dorothy 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.

01/28/2026

With the growing national measles outbreak, the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department urges parents and guardians to make sure children are up to date on their childhood vaccinations, especially the MMR vaccination.

01/27/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued the attached Boil Order on 1.27.2026 for the Mozart area. Affected addresses are listed below.

16-86 Pleasant View Drive and 1 Caswell 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.

01/27/2026

The Village of Bethlehem Water Department issued a Boil Order on 01.27.2026 for Chapel Road & Oak Drive Circle. Affected addresses are listed below.

Chapel Road and all side lanes up to Bethlehem Park (From the Highland Land/Hubbard Lane side).

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 contact the Village of Bethlehem Water Department at (304) 233-9527.

01/25/2026

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department and WIC offices (northern panhandle) will be closed tomorrow January 26 due to the weather.

01/23/2026

Measles Cases Continue to Rise in US

As of January 22, 2026, 416 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 413 measles cases were reported by 14 jurisdictions: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. A total of 3 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 0 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (393 of 416) are outbreak-associated (0 from outbreaks in 2026 and 393 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,255 confirmed* measles cases was reported in the United States. Among these, 2,230 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 49 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 89% of confirmed cases (2,006 of 2,255) 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.