Release from WVUToday: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Today has issued the following media advisory: WVU is providing a COVID-19 ‘media resources’ hub for journalists. Journalists can find COVID-19 resources with general information and specific details related to populations such as students, faculty and staff, researchers, healthcare providers or the general public.[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: 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, Friday, May 22, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Opinion: New laws impact utilities in West Virginia
By Charlotte Lane Chairman, West Virginia Public Service Commission The West Virginia Legislature recently passed several laws that will impact utilities and their customers. These new laws that will become effective in the coming weeks will aid the Public Service Commission in its legislative mandate to appraise and balance the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,593 positive cases, 70 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 2,540 more tests, cases up 48 since 10 a.m. on Wednesday
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 21. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,593Total Lab Results reported – 83,181; positive test percentage, 1.92%Total Deaths – 70 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Memorial Day traffic one of the deadliest, according to WVU researcher
MORGANTOWN, WVa. — COVID-19 has put the brakes on AAA’s Memorial Day travel forecast due to unavailable economic data and estimates that fewer travelers will hit the road this holiday weekend due to the pandemic and social distancing recommendations. But that doesn’t mean the roads will be safe and sound for[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Opinion – West Virginia is ready for a safe return to work
By Rebecca McPhail President, West Virginia Manufacturers Association A few weeks ago, we told you how manufacturers had stepped up to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The #CreatorsRespond effort has helped our first responders and health care workers meet the unpredictable demands of managing an unprecedented viral threat. Thanks to[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Jordan Hill resigns from Legislature to pursue job opportunity
Release from the West Virginia House of Delegates: SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. – House Committee on Health and Human Resources Chairman Jordan Hill, R-Nicholas, today announced he will resign his seat in the House of Delegates to pursue a job opportunity outside of his district. “It has been my absolute honor and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,545 positive cases, 69 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 2,340 more tests, cases up 36 since 10 a.m. on Tuesday
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,545Total Lab Results reported – 80,641; positive test percentage, 1.92%Total Deaths – 69 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Corrections to focus COVID-19 testing at Huttonsville
Release from W.Va. Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has enlisted the W.Va. National Guard and the Bureau for Public Health to increase COVID-19 testing at the Huttonsville Correctional Center, where an inmate was confirmed positive overnight. The 62-year-old male[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Diversity experts say COVID-19 has exacerbated class, racial disparities
WVU Today Release: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Face coverings, one of the recommended strategies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, can evoke “mental gymnastics” for some groups—particularly those in communities who are already viewed with suspicion, according to a diversity expert at West Virginia University. This suspicion arises when groups are perceived[Read More…]
