Government
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, Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 12 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,867 positive cases, 74 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 1.73
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 27. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,867Total Lab Results reported – 88,461; cumulative positive test percentage, 2.11; daily positive test percentage, 1.73Total Deaths[Read More…]
U.S. Census: Less than half of West Virginians have completed the Census survey
Release from U.S. Census: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Counting everyone in the 2020 Census can help communities in West Virginia receive funding for health care, education, emergency services, and more. Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions for communities nationwide. [Read More…]
WVU, through partnerships, producing thousands of swabs for COVID-19 testing
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W. Va.—With significantly increased testing a key component in the battle against COVID-19, the Innovation Hub at West Virginia University is working with WVU Medicine to churn out up to 10,000 swabs weekly to meet demands for tests. The swabs have been in production at WVU in recent weeks following a[Read More…]
SMART529 to announce “When I Grow Up” regional contest winners live on Facebook
Annual contest sees record-breaking participation numbers CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office has issued the following media advisory: During a Facebook Live event at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29 on the WV Treasury Facebook page, West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue will announce the 15 regional winners and statewide teacher winner of the 2020 SMART529[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,797 positive cases, 73 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 2.05; daily positive test percentage, 2.29
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, May 23. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,797Total Lab Results reported – 87,483; cumulative positive test percentage, 2.05; daily positive test percentage, 2.29Total Deaths[Read More…]
Newlyweds meet tragic fate: Charges pending after ATV crash kills one, places other in critical care
By Greg Jordan Bluefield Daily Telegraph MONTCALM, W.Va. — An arraignment was pending Monday evening for a Virginia man facing charges of DUI with death and DUI with serious injury relating to a head-on crash Sunday in Mercer County between the vehicle he was driving and an ATV driven by[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVDA taking action on imported commercial swine
Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is mandating all imported commercial swine arriving in West Virginia related to COVID-19 be processed upon entry into the state. Currently, the WVDA is waiving Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for imported swine[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…]
