By Charlotte R. Lane, chairman Public Service Commission of West Virginia The Public Service Commission is responsible for administering and enforcing federal and state railroad safety regulations. Trains are a vital component of our transportation system and our economy, carrying people, goods and materials across the country every day. This[Read More…]
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces schedule for additional reopenings including indoor dining, retail stores, outdoor activities and more
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During his latest daily COVID-19 press briefing today, Gov. Jim Justice announced the next wave of businesses and activities permitted to reopen as part of the upcoming Week 4 phase of the Governor’s reopening plan: West Virginia Strong – The Comeback. WEEK 4[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Advisory commission on COVID-19 race disparities in W.Va. holds first meeting
By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Barriers to COVID-19 testing and data collection and goal setting were among the topics of discussion on Monday in the first meeting of the newly-formed COVID-19 Advisory Committee on African American Disparities. As public health officials prepare to implement targeted testing[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,366 positive cases, 54 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 4,033 more tests, cases up 56 since 10 a.m. on Friday
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 Monday, May 11. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,366Total Lab Results reported – 63,469; positive test percentage, 2.15%Total Deaths – 54 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 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, Monday, May 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,310 positive cases, 51 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 1,915 more tests, cases up 23 since 10 a.m. on Thursday
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 Friday, May 8. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,310Total Lab Results reported – 59,436; positive test percentage, 2.20%Total Deaths – 51 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at Noon
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 8, 2020, at noon. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this briefing[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,287 positive cases, 51 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 1,698 more tests, cases up 39 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 7. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,287Total Lab Results reported – 57,521; positive test percentage, 2.24%Total Deaths – 51 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 4:30 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, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Coronavirus Czar raises concern as key WV COVID-19 metric trends upward
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two days after Gov. Jim Justice pumped the brakes on a six-week plan to bring much of West Virginia back online, COVID 19 czar Dr. Clay Marsh said Wednesday he is concerned the virus might be escalating anew. “We’re starting to see the[Read More…]
