Franklin County Public Health has been actively trapping mosquitoes throughout Franklin County since mid-May. As a result of this week’s trap data, the following areas will be sprayed to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes: Tuesday, July 14 – all … Read More
Franklin County Public Health has been actively trapping mosquitoes since mid-May to monitor the population and test for West Nile virus (WNV). Through this surveillance, we know one trap in the Franklin County has tested positive for WNV. As a … Read More
Franklin County Public Health has been actively trapping mosquitoes for several weeks throughout Franklin County. In order to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes, Franklin County Public Health will be spraying: Monday, June 15: due to a high number of … Read More
Franklin County Public Health has been actively trapping mosquitoes for several weeks throughout Franklin County. In order to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes, Franklin County Public Health will be spraying: Thursday, June 11: due to a high number of … Read More
Franklin County Public Health has been actively trapping mosquitoes for several weeks throughout Franklin County. In order to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes, Franklin County Public Health will be spraying: Monday, June 8: due to a high number of … Read More
Racism and segregation in Ohio and Franklin County have exacerbated a health divide resulting in Black Ohioans having lower life expectancies than White Ohioans; being far more likely than other races to die prematurely (before the age of 75); and … Read More
To the Residents of Franklin County: We are facing the most significant public health threat of our lifetime. The COVID-19 pandemic has reached Central Ohio, and now we must each change the way we live our lives. While all of … Read More
It is with great sadness that we announce the county’s first death, an 84-year-old woman, attributed to COVID-19 today. While there are no words that can mend a grieving heart, we do extend our deepest sympathies to the family. Unfortunately, … Read More
On Sunday, March 22nd, the Ohio Department of Health released a Director’s Stay at Home Order pursuant to to Ohio revised code section 3701.13. This authorizes the Director of ODH to make special orders to prevent the spread of contagious … Read More
Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) are reporting the first two cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Franklin County outside of the City of Columbus. The residents are a 52-year-old male and a 35-year-old … Read More
