By Erin Beck, Register-Herald of Beckley Charleston — While the governor and state coronavirus czar agreed Tuesday that West Virginia needs more COVID-19 testing at prisons and jails, which have been some of the hardest-hit sites across the country, a lawyer for the governor argued that mass testing is not needed. In[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: AARP hosting Q&A for parents, kids and grandparents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AARP has issued an advisory on a coronavirus call-in question and answer session on Thursday at 1 p.m. for families. “Ask the experts your questions and hear tips to juggle work, life and caring for kids, grandkids and loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Join AARP for a special[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: ‘Take 5 to Give 5’ statewide giving day in West Virginia announces supporting local response to crisis
Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va — Philanthropy West Virginia has announced its members are stepping up to meet the urgent needs of nonprofits throughout the state for the short-term and long-term during the COVID-19 pandemic with Take 5 to Give 5 matching fund campaign. The 24-hour day campaign[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,079 cases, 37 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; cases up 43 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 Tuesday, April 28. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,079Total Lab Results reported – 40,489Total Deaths – 37 The number of new cases is up 43[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…]
Coronavirus Update: Senate President Carmichael, Speaker Hanshaw release detailed legislative plan to reopen West Virginia
Release from the W.Va. Legislature: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, and Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today released a detailed plan to safely and responsibly reopen the West Virginia economy. The plan was developed in consultation with Governor Jim Justice and his administration. It includes eight[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Sen. Manchin announced $5.5 million to increase COVID-19 testing across West Virginia
Release from U.S. Sen. Manchin’s office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,556,448 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Thomas Health in W.Va., tests skilled nursing unit patients and staff
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In accordance with Governor Jim Justice’s Executive order, all patients and staff on Thomas Health’s Skilled Nursing Unit have been tested for COVID-19. “All patient and staff results have been negative, with only 13 staff results still currently pending,” says Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Matthew Upton. Upton[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 1 p.m. today
Media deadline is 11 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, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia Governor releases, explains his plan to reopen state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At the daily media briefing n Monday, Gov. Jim Justice provided a details on the plan to reopen West Virginia for business. Calling it “West Virginia Strong,” Gov. Justice, speaking before noon on Monday, went over the outline for the plan, which is based on testing numbers, will[Read More…]
