Marshall County:

Marshall County Health Department received confirmation today of 1 death of Marshall County resident associated to COVID-19. Today, we received notification that we lost an 83-year-old female who was hospitalized at the time of her passing.

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

The Marshall County Health Department has also received confirmation of 6 new positive cases and 1 new probable case.  The Health Department continues to work on investigations and contact tracing for current active cases.

This brings Marshall County to a total of 2401 confirmed cases and 660 probable cases, 80 of which are in isolation at home, 2 hospitalized, 63 associated deaths and 2916 whom have been released from isolation. 

Everyone can assist in stopping this rapid increase of cases by wearing masks when in public, maintaining social distance and avoiding large scale events.

Testing continues at the Health Department

3/15/2021       9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

3/17/ 2021      9:00 AM – 1:00 PM      

3/23/2021      10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

3/25/2021       10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

3/29/2021       11:00 AM- 3:00 PM

3/31/2021       11:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Mobile Testing

3/12/2021       Benwood City Hall      11:00 AM -5:00 PM

3/19/2021       Cameron City Hall       11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3/26/2021       Benwood City Hall      11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Ohio County:

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing eight (8) COVID-19 associated deaths for 3/11/21 (deaths were identified through State and Local surveillance data and death certificate data match).

Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing twelve (12) new cases of COVID-19 for 3/11/21 in Ohio County.  Currently, the health department reports a total of 3862 cases, including seventy-four (74) deaths. Case surveillance, contact tracing, and monitoring continue for many of the reported cases.    

March 8-15, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics (tentative to change due to supply)   

  • 3/8/21 – One vaccination clinic, two vaccines: 
    • Moderna clinic, by appointment.  
    • Pfizer clinic, by appointment.  
  • 3/9/21 – Moderna clinic, by appointment.  
  • 3/10/21 – 50yrs+ 1st dose clinic, by appointment, (names from WV COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System).  Highlands Ohio County Community Vaccination Center.  Pfizer.  
  • 3/11/21 – 50yrs+ 1st dose clinic & 2nd dose clinic from February 18, 2021, by appointment, (names from WV COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System).  Highlands Ohio County Community Vaccination Center.  Pfizer.  
  • 3/12/21 – 50yrs+ 1st dose clinic, by appointment, (names from WV COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System).  Highlands Ohio County Community Vaccination Center.  Pfizer.  
  • 3/13/21 – One vaccination clinic, two vaccines:  
    • Pfizer clinic, by appointment.  
    • Moderna clinic, by appointment.  
  • 3/14/21 – No Clinic.  
  • 3/15/21 – Moderna clinic, by appointment. 

All vaccination appointments and events are held at the Community Vaccination Center at the Highlands.  The COVID-19 community vaccination center at the Highlands will be located in the old Michaels Craft Store/Spirit Halloween Store.  The address is 550 Cabela Drive, Triadelphia, West Virginia 26059.   

All West Virginians over the age of 16 are encouraged to pre-register through the West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System. Pre-registration offers West Virginians the opportunity to receive real-time updates on vaccine availability and schedule an appointment when available as vaccine supplies allow.  West Virginians who need assistance with registration for any reason should call our COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line for help at 1-833-734-0965. The info line is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   

Ohio County and Ohio Valley residents are advised to limit public contact, implement social distancing, work at home where possible, wear a face-covering when out in public, indoors, or at work, wash your hands frequently, and contact your personal physician if you become ill with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.     

The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is reminding Ohio Valley residents that if you are tested for COVID-19 that you are to remain in home isolation until you receive negative test results.  Individuals who test positive will be contacted by a county health department and receive further instructions in regard to care and monitoring.