Communicable Diseases Information
Reportable Disease Notifications
Physicians, hospitals, and laboratories report communicable diseases as required by the Epidemiology unit of the health department. Qualified health department staff persons provide investigation of the cases and report the communicable diseases to the state office which reports to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Medical Providers, hospitals, or laboratories who are reporting a communicable disease can call or fax the numbers listed below.
Staff can be reached for reporting or for consultation using the information below:
During Operating Hours:
- Phone: 304-265-1288
- Fax: 304-265-6558
After Hours:
- West Virginia Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Phone: 1-800-423-1271