Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As health care providers nationwide struggle to secure ample personal protective equipment to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgantown’s Chinese community donated $10,000 to help supply masks, face shields, gloves and more for WVU Medicine personnel on the front lines. More than 130 people contributed, including several West Virginia[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: SBA and WV SBDC schedule additional webinars on federal relief for small business
Online training scheduled twice daily this week Release from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) West Virginia District Office and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) have announce’d that they have scheduled additional webinars to inform West Virginia’s[Read More…]
USDA approves West Virginia’s industrial hemp plan
Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has received certification of approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the plan submitted regarding the regulation of industrial hemp. Approval for the plan means producers will continue to be[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing at 1 p.m. today
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 7, 2020, at 1 p.m. As always we encourage all West Virginians to watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 345 cases, four deaths as of 1 p.m. on Monday
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.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Poll shows Americans are optimistic despite uncertainty
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[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor expands stricter social distancing executive order, now covers six counties
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[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Kanawha County tightens restrictions following W.Va. Governor’s order
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[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Positive COVID-19 test result at skilled nursing facility in Kanawha County, W.Va.
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[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU Economist available to talk with media about impact
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[Read More…]
