CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website – updated at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 6 to reflect Governor’s announcement of fourth death: West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 345Total Lab Results reported – 9,940Total Deaths – 4 See graphs below. The West Virginia Department of […]
Forty percent believe the world will be better than before coronavirus Release from Research America, Inc.: CINCINNATI, Ohio – While Americans have a high level of anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, most are willing to make significant sacrifices and many are optimistic about the future. They also believe that government leaders are taking the appropriate […]
Order gives broad authority to local health departments, law enforcement CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced Sunday he signed an Executive Order for Monongalia, Harrison, and Kanawha counties as COVID-19 continues to spread. This Executive Order expands the order issued on Friday for Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. UPDATE: Click here to view the Executive Order. “Right now, […]
By Caity Coyne and Joe Severino, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice added Kanawha County to an executive order on Saturday night calling for stricter enforcement of his stay-at-home order. … At a Sunday news conference, Kanawha County officials said the Kanawha Sheriff’s Office will be working with state police and municipal law enforcement […]
Testing for all patients, employees started today Release from Stonerise Healthcare: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (April 5, 2020) – A patient of Eastbrook Center, a skilled nursing facility, in Charleston, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The individual has been transferred to a local hospital and the family has been notified. Precautions are in place to best […]
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Today has issued the following media advisory on the availability of experts during the coronavirus crisis: As West Virginia continues its fight against the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus, a regional economist at West Virginia University sees vulnerabilities in the state’s industry structure and infrastructure that could make economic recovery difficult after the crisis […]
WVPA Staff BriefCHARLESTON, W.Va. – A group of West Virginia inmates are seeking release from state confinement because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A U.S. District Court hearing is scheduled today. It was requested by Mountain State Justice. The W.Va. Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, county officials and groups representing law enforcement and emergency responders oppose the […]
Release from Department of W.Va. Military Affairs and Public Safety: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Lawyers for several inmates are seeking their released because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a move opposed by the W.Va. Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. County officials and groups representing law enforcement and emergency responders have rallied to support the agency’s position ahead of […]
Funds target COVID-19 relief in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware, with a focus on food, human services, and health care resources PITTSBURGH, Pa. (April 2, 2020) – Highmark Inc. has announced $2 million in grants to organizations focused on helping people in need throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our company’s […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory about a virtual press briefing on COVID-19 response today at 1 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Monday, April 6, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians […]
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