Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, Wheeling, WV

06/12/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 6.12.2026 for the Elm Grove area. Affected addresses are listed below.

147-312 Stone Church Rd

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.

06/12/2026

NATIONAL MEASLES OUTBREAK TOPS 2000 CASES

As of June 11, 2026, 2,073 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 2,063 measles cases were reported by 40 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, 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, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 10 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 30 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 93% of confirmed cases (1,929 of 2,073) are outbreak-associated (593 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,336 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.

06/11/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 6.11.2026 for the Wheeling Park area. Affected addresses are listed below.

All of Elmwood Place and 1, 2 Cecil Place

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.

06/09/2026

West Virginia Animal Rabies Surveillance Report
JANUARY 1 – JUNE 9, 2026

The purpose of this report is to share descriptive surveillance data related to animal rabies activity in West Virginia. During the period of January 1 to June 9, 2026, 21 animals tested positive for rabies at the WV Office of Laboratory Services. The USDA has had two (2) rabies positive animals in 2026 (raccoons from Ohio County and Randolph County), as of April 30, 2026. Positive species included three bats, 2 cats, 1 cow, 16 raccoons, and 1 skunk.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 6.8.2026 for the Center Wheeling area. Affected addresses are listed below.

2220 – 2244 Eoff Street (except 2227)

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.

06/05/2026

(06/05/26) The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is reporting that levels of Rotavirus and Norovirus are elevated and considered HIGH in the local community. Levels of COVID-19 are moderately elevated and considered MEDIUM in the local community. Influenza A & B, RSV, and Human Metapneumovirus have been detected in recent samplings and is considered LOW. Candida auris, Parvovirus, H5 Influenza 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.

06/05/2026

US MEASLES CASES TOP 2,000

As of June 4, 2026, 2,030 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 2,020 measles cases were reported by 40 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, 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, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 10 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There have been 30 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 93% of confirmed cases (1,890 of 2,030) are outbreak-associated (558 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,332 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.

06/04/2026

The City of Wheeling Water Department has issued a Boil Order on 6.4.2026 for the South Wheeling area.

Affected addresses are listed below.
68-105 45th St and 4402-4438 McColloch 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.

06/03/2026

Northern Panhandle Public Health Conference, June 4th at Oglebay Resort from 9am-4pm. Free Registration.