Free testing sites listed; Harvard Global Health COVID Map included. WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 110,820 Current Active Cases – 26,675 Total[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 9,066 positive cases, 170 deaths as of 10 a.m. Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 9,066 Total Lab Results reported – 384,143 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.36 Total Deaths – 170 After 6,606 more[Read More…]
Opinion: Helping failing utilities and their customers
By Charlotte Lane West Virginia Public Service Chairman We have all heard the horror stories about our fellow West Virginians who cannot access clean, potable water from their water utility company, through no fault of their own. Murky, foul smelling water, constant boil water advisories and unreliable service have become[Read More…]
West Virginia sees record-breaking resident visitation to state parks
Release from West Virginia State Parks: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice announced this week record-breaking visitation to West Virginia’s state parks and forests by West Virginia residents. The announcement comes as part of West Virginia State Parks’ exclusive WVSTRONG promotion, the first-ever resident discount at state parks and forests across[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 2,932 positive cases, 93 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 2,932 Total Lab Results reported – 173,251 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.69 Total Deaths – 93 After 2,772 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Coronavirus Czar continuing role but resuming WVU Health Sciences leadership role
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — At the end of March, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice named Dr. Clay Marsh, the state’s COVID-19/Coronavirus Czar. While Marsh will continue his work with the state, in June he will begin to transition back into his position as West Virginia University’s vice president and executive dean[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: With West Virginia monitoring numbers, WV DHHR graphics on total number of laboratory results declines from Monday to Tuesday
State officials said action was needed to eliminate duplicated results WV Press Report – Updated at 1:30 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With Governor Jim Justice promising “reopening” of the state — West Virginia Strong — will depend on the numbers, graphics shared by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources were[Read More…]
Up in smoke: Medical cannabis bill pulled from W.Va. House agenda
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that could have opened the door for significant changes to the state’s medical cannabis program was taken off the agenda of the House of Delegates on Saturday, the 60th and final day of the legislative session. While a vote[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU launches website, phone number to provide COVID-19 information for W.Va. residents
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has launched a website dedicated to information about the COVID-19 coronavirus and the University’s response and plans should the disease begin to affect the institution and community. The website is located at http://coronavirus.wvu.edu and includes general information as well as links to more detailed information for[Read More…]
Column: ‘At the Capitol’ with Cross-over day looming
By Phil Kabler For West Virginia Press With the 2020 legislative session fast approaching cross-over day – the last day for the House and Senate to act on bills originating in each house – legislators found their work overshadowed by distractions at the Capitol and beyond. Much of the focus[Read More…]
