CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Health Care Association’s CEO, Marty Wright, issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement of the statewide testing results of all nursing home residents and employees: “We are very encouraged by the nursing home test results that were announced today. Though the results only provide[Read More…]
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Today is last day to register for June 9 Primary Election in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, May 19, is the last day for West Virginians to register or update voter registration to vote in the June 9 Primary Election. For more information on how to vote in the June 9 Primary Election, including how to register to vote, visit GoVoteWV.com. Voters may apply to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,509 positive cases, 68 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 2,266 more tests, cases up 18 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 Monday, May 18. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,509Total Lab Results reported – 78,301; positive test percentage, 1.93%Total Deaths – 68 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: A curve ball? As West Virginia reopens, statics for last month show new cases increased 75 percent, deaths increased 278 percent
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In West Virginia — and across the nation — “the curve” has been replaced by “the percentage” as the key monitoring tool for the spread of the Coronavirus. In February, March and early April, residents were told to watch for the curve, which is influenced[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 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, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,491 positive cases, 67 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 5,099 more tests, cases up 50 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 18. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,491Total Lab Results reported – 76,035; positive test percentage, 1.96%Total Deaths – 67 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 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, Monday, May 18, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Farmers markets, local independent grocers working to meet West Virginia’s food demand
By Lexi Browning For The WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — When the coronavirus pandemic began to spread in West Virginia, Shelly Keeney, market director of The Wild Ramp in Huntington, W.Va., wasn’t sure what to expect. For the first time, the farmer’s market had closed its doors to the public,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,441 positive cases, 62 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 2,223 more tests, cases up 14 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 15. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,441Total Lab Results reported – 70,936; positive test percentage, 2.03%Total Deaths – 62 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 11:30 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, Friday, May 15, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
