Director: no evidence this variant is causing any more severe illness COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., MBA, confirmed Aug. 31 that theCOVID-19 variant BA.2.86 has been detected in one case in Lorain County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers BA.2.86 a notable variant because it contains […]
UPPER SANDUSKY, OH -- Wyandot County Public Health (WCPH), in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health, has identified two positive West Nile virus (WNV) samples during the mosquito trapping season as of Aug. 24, 2023. The WNV positive sample was collected on Aug. 16, 2023, at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. This […]
The Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition recently hosted its inaugural Zero-Proof Mix Off event. Community organizations were invited to create a drink recipe to share with the community during the mix off. Community members voted for their favorite recipe, which went to Wyandot County Public Health's Shark Bite Sour drink. These recipes are designed to […]
CAREY, OH -- Wyandot County Public Health (WCPH), in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health, has identified 1 positive West Nile virus (WNV) sample during the mosquito trapping season as of Aug. 2, 2023. The WNV positive sample was collected on July 20, 2023, near the water treatment plant in Carey, Ohio. This is […]
Many healthcare providers not familiar with allergic condition The CDC reports that between 2010 and 2022, there were more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome identified. However, because the diagnosis of alpha-gal syndrome requires a positive diagnostic test and a clinical exam, and some individuals with alpha-gal syndrome may not get tested, it is estimated that […]
This is the final weekly COVID-19 update from Wyandot County Public Health. This change in reporting is due to the continued low number of cases in the county and the official end to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Wyandot County Public Health will continue to monitor COVID-19 activity in the county. If there is a […]
COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA today said he is confident that the COVID-19 vaccine will continue to be readily available to Ohioans, including to those without insurance, even as the vaccine supply next week begins to transition to a more traditional healthcare model. In May, the federal government allowed […]
Weekly COVID-19 updates from Wyandot County Public Health will no longer be shared after Friday, July 28. This change is due to the continued low number of cases in the county and the official end to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Wyandot County Public Health will continue to monitor COVID-19 activity in the county. If […]
Weekly COVID-19 updates from Wyandot County Public Health will officially stop after the July 28 update. This change is due to the continued low number of cases in the county and the official end to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Wyandot County Public Health will continue to monitor COVID-19 activity in the county. If there […]
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 18 and older are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Wyandot County Public Health. Youth aged 6 months to 17 years may receive COVID vaccinations by appointment on Mondays and Fridays. To schedule, call 419-294-3852. Second doses of the bivalent booster, approved for immunocompromised individuals and those 65 and […]
