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Additional Locations Will Be Sprayed for Mosquitoes in Ross County
Chillicothe, OH – Ross County Health District (RCHD) is notifying residents in the areas listed below that additional mosquito spraying is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, beginning after 8:00 p.m. Spraying is planned after an additional mosquito collection trap tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) and one trap tested positive for La Crosse virus….
Mosquito Spraying to Occur in Ross County
Chillicothe, OH – Ross County Health District (RCHD) is notifying residents in the areas listed below that mosquito spraying is scheduled for September 8, 2026, after 8:00 p.m. due to mosquito collection traps testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV). If spraying is postponed due to rain or high winds, it will be rescheduled for…
3rd Quarter Community Highlight: Andrew Baker Meets Community Needs Through All The Things Outreach Group
Andrew Baker, Outreach Specialist for Cardinal Treatment Center in Chillicothe, is a dedicated public servant who works daily to help provide hope, resources, and support to those in need. From a desire to reach as many residents in need as possible, Andrew founded All The Things Outreach, a group that provides as well as promotes…
West Nile Virus Detected in Two Ross County Mosquito Pools
Chillicothe, OH – Two mosquito pools in Ross County have tested positive for West Nile virus. One positive pool was identified in Green Township, and one was identified in Union Township. Ross County Health District Director of Environmental Health Kelly Spindler received confirmation of the results. These are the first positive West Nile virus results…
Ross County Mosquito Tests Positive for La Crosse Virus
Chillicothe, OH – A mosquito from a pool collected from Colerain Township in Ross County has tested positive for La Crosse Virus. No human cases have been reported. The mosquito that primarily transmits La Crosse virus is the Eastern Treehole mosquito (Aedes triseriatus), an aggressive daytime biting mosquito commonly found in wooded areas. While no human…
Cyclosporiasis Investigation Update
Cyclosporiasis Update*** As of 07.24.2026, Ross County has 22 confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis from 06.17.2026 to 07.24.2026. To follow case numbers: https://ow.ly/ZzwK50ZsgYR On 07.19.2026, the FDA shared new information about the Taco Bell/Taylor Farms lettuce outbreak. A lettuce sample that first tested positive for Cyclospora was checked again. Experts found it was a false positive….