Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During his latest daily COVID-19 press briefing today, Gov. Jim Justice announced the next wave of businesses and activities permitted to reopen as part of the upcoming Week 4 phase of the Governor’s reopening plan: West Virginia Strong – The Comeback. WEEK 4[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Advisory commission on COVID-19 race disparities in W.Va. holds first meeting
By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Barriers to COVID-19 testing and data collection and goal setting were among the topics of discussion on Monday in the first meeting of the newly-formed COVID-19 Advisory Committee on African American Disparities. As public health officials prepare to implement targeted testing[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,366 positive cases, 54 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 4,033 more tests, cases up 56 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 11. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,366Total Lab Results reported – 63,469; positive test percentage, 2.15%Total Deaths – 54 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 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 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,310 positive cases, 51 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 1,915 more tests, cases up 23 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 8. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,310Total Lab Results reported – 59,436; positive test percentage, 2.20%Total Deaths – 51 The number of new[Read More…]
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, Friday, May 8, 2020, at noon. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this briefing[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,287 positive cases, 51 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 1,698 more tests, cases up 39 since 10 a.m. on Wednesday
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 Thursday, May 7. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,287Total Lab Results reported – 57,521; positive test percentage, 2.24%Total Deaths – 51 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 4:30 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, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Coronavirus Czar raises concern as key WV COVID-19 metric trends upward
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two days after Gov. Jim Justice pumped the brakes on a six-week plan to bring much of West Virginia back online, COVID 19 czar Dr. Clay Marsh said Wednesday he is concerned the virus might be escalating anew. “We’re starting to see the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU offers webinars to help state businesses successfully navigate COVID-19 comeback
By WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a hopeful, cautious step forward, West Virginia is starting the process of reopening its doors for business after stay-at-home orders were issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic nearly two months ago. West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics and Benjamin M. Statler College[Read More…]
