Additional Associated Deaths, Worrisome Total for Positive Covid Cases in Marshall County

Marshall County Health Department received confirmation today of 3 deaths of Marshall County residents associated to COVID-19. Today, we received notification that we lost an 86-year-old male, a 77-year-old female and a 78-year-old female, all of whom were hospitalized at the time of their passing.

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of these Marshall County residents associated to COVID-19. The thoughts and prayers of the staff at the Health Department and all county offices are with the family and friends of these residents during this difficult time.

The Marshall County Health Department has also received confirmation of 225 new positive cases and 46 new probable cases.  These cases were received between January 15 and 18, 2022.  The Health Department continues to work on investigations and contact tracing for current active cases.

Due to potential delays in reporting to all state-level resources, the Marshall County Health Department recommends everyone to obtain current total numbers from the WVDHHR COVID 19 dashboard website, https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx. 

Testing continues at the Health Department:

Wednesday, January 19                      9:00am – 1:00pm

Tuesday, January 25                           9:00am – 1:00pm

Thursday, January 27                          9:00am – 1:00pm

Monday, January 31                           9:00am – 1:00pm

Mobile Testing

Friday, January 21                               Benwood City Hall                  11:00am – 5:00pm

Friday, January 28                               Cameron City Hall                   11:00am – 5:00pm     

Free State PCR Testing is now available at Moundsville Pharmacy Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm. 

For more information, contact the Marshall County Health Department at 304-845-7840 or visit our Facebook page at Marshall County Health Department – WV.

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