WHEELING-OHIO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

Friday, March 29, 2020 (12:00noon)

Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is announcing one new positive COVID-19 cases in Ohio County.  Currently, the health department is monitoring 7 cases (one early case has been transferred to California).

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

The off-site Wheeling Hospital COVID-19 testing clinic continues operations.  Ohio Valley residents who are interest in being testing should call the one-call number at (304) 221-3995.