Health Alerts & Outbreaks

The Medina County Health Department monitors outbreaks and health alerts. These might include infectious diseases, foodborne illnesses, food recalls, or other important health advisories that could impact our community. Below is a list of ongoing alerts.

In the News

H5N1 Bird Flu: H5N1 bird flu is found in wild birds throughout the world and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows.

  • The current risk to the public is low.
  • A cattle herd in Wood County, Ohio, tested positive for bird flu in March of 2024. No cases have been identified in Medina County.
  • Farmers, poultry workers, and livestock owners can reduce their risk of bird flu infection. Follow proper recommendations and avoid unprotected direct physical contact with sick or dead animals.
  • The Medina County Health Department is monitoring this situation.

For details on current outbreaks, foodborne disease investigations, recalls, and health alerts, click on the links below.

Foodborne Outbreaks

For a complete list of foodborne illness outbreak investigations, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website on Public Health Advisories from Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks.

Additional Outbreak Information

For additional U.S.-based outbreaks and travel notices, visit the Current Outbreaks website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health Alert Network (HAN)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues health alerts through their Health Alert Network (HAN) system. You can sign up to receive HAN alerts through your email.