First human case of West Nile virus in 2025 confirmed in Allegheny County; resident recuperating at home with symptoms. Health officials increase surveillance efforts.

Allegheny County Health Department schedules mosquito treatment in seven neighborhoods to prevent West Nile Virus after detecting the virus in samples.

Allegheny County confirms additional mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting scheduled pesticide treatments in several neighborhoods using EPA-considered low-risk Zenivex E20.

Aliquippa, PA faces a public health concern as elevated lead levels are found in water; officials urge testing, filters, and safe water use practices.

Allegheny County is using $20M from an opioid settlement to address the crisis with transparency and community input, supporting treatment in the county jail and other interventions, with a decline in overdose deaths indicating progress.

The Pennsylvania House Health Committee approved House Bill 1200, potentially leading to legal adult-use cannabis sold in state-run stores, with plans to expunge records and invest in communities.

CVS Health offers MMR vaccines at its locations in response to measles cases in states including Pennsylvania and Ohio, with special provisions for adults and recommended second doses for young children.

Measles cases in Erie County, PA linked to international travel with officials emphasizing vaccination importance for prevention and community protection.

Allegheny County Health Department has updated its online Infectious Disease Dashboard to provide real-time community health data, including a surge in whooping cough and chronic hepatitis C cases in 2024.

Cardello Pizza in Moon Township has been closed due to health violations, including an active sewage backup. Other issues cited include grease buildup and improper food storage.

A student at Charleroi Area High School returned to class without clearance after a TB diagnosis, prompting school actions and a district letter assuring no active cases.

The Nepali Asian Restaurant in Pittsburgh was closed by the Health Department due to a cockroach infestation and various health violations, including unsafe food storage and lack of cleaning supplies.

Rahma Grocery in Carnegie was closed after health inspectors found critical violations, including a severe roach infestation.