From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday provided additional guidelines for certain businesses that may be permitted to reopen as early as next week as part of “West Virginia Strong – The Comeback” – the Governor’s plan to reopen businesses in certain sectors in phases.[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Governor’s briefing sheds light on plan to slowly reopen W.Va.
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Much of Tuesday’s West Virginia COVID-19 briefing was devoted to clarification of details of a plan unveiled a day earlier to reopen much of the state in as little as six weeks. As Gov. Jim Justice put it, “No matter what we say,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Governor’s lawyer questions why West Virginia should single-out jail population for testing
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald of Beckley Charleston — While the governor and state coronavirus czar agreed Tuesday that West Virginia needs more COVID-19 testing at prisons and jails, which have been some of the hardest-hit sites across the country, a lawyer for the governor argued that mass testing is not needed. In[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: AARP hosting Q&A for parents, kids and grandparents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AARP has issued an advisory on a coronavirus call-in question and answer session on Thursday at 1 p.m. for families. “Ask the experts your questions and hear tips to juggle work, life and caring for kids, grandkids and loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Join AARP for a special[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: ‘Take 5 to Give 5’ statewide giving day in West Virginia announces supporting local response to crisis
Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va — Philanthropy West Virginia has announced its members are stepping up to meet the urgent needs of nonprofits throughout the state for the short-term and long-term during the COVID-19 pandemic with Take 5 to Give 5 matching fund campaign. The 24-hour day campaign[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,079 cases, 37 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; cases up 43 since 10 a.m. on Monday
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 Tuesday, April 28. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,079Total Lab Results reported – 40,489Total Deaths – 37 The number of new cases is up 43[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Senate President Carmichael, Speaker Hanshaw release detailed legislative plan to reopen West Virginia
Release from the W.Va. Legislature: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, and Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today released a detailed plan to safely and responsibly reopen the West Virginia economy. The plan was developed in consultation with Governor Jim Justice and his administration. It includes eight[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Sen. Manchin announced $5.5 million to increase COVID-19 testing across West Virginia
Release from U.S. Sen. Manchin’s office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,556,448 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Thomas Health in W.Va., tests skilled nursing unit patients and staff
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In accordance with Governor Jim Justice’s Executive order, all patients and staff on Thomas Health’s Skilled Nursing Unit have been tested for COVID-19. “All patient and staff results have been negative, with only 13 staff results still currently pending,” says Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Matthew Upton. Upton[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m. today
Media deadline is 11 a.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, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
