By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials provided the first detailed glimpse of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the state during Thursday’s coronavirus briefing. Dr. Clay Marsh, vice president for health sciences at West Virginia University and the state’s COVID-19 czar, said the numbers are[Read More…]

Release from the West Virginia Health Care Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State of West Virginia’s early, aggressive protections of the elderly and vulnerable residents against COVID-19 in long-term care facilities are at risk of being nullified if the supplies of personal protective equipment, or PPE, continue to dry up.[Read More…]

By Sean O’Leary Opinion column for 100 Days in Appalachia In just a few short weeks, the daily lives of Americans have completely changed. Across the country schools, restaurants, bars, stores, libraries and more are closing. The phrase “social distancing” is now a part of our daily language. All of[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  In the midst of the COVID-19 response, West Virginia nonprofits are on the front lines and grappling with growing needs and declining revenue.  To ensure that West Virginia’s citizens, companies, and foundations are able to assist nonprofits, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and Philanthropy West Virginia[Read More…]

Release from Mon Health System: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hospitals making up the Mon Health System are now allowing employees to wear homemade masks in designated areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital CEO Avah Stalnaker noted, “We can now use homemade masks for employees that are not[Read More…]

By David Hulme For 100 Days of Appalachia If there was a seminary class on being a pastor during a pandemic, I missed it.  That’s OK, because I have a substantial digital library of biblical commentaries, theological works, and assorted other Christian books.  When I realized COVID-19 was a serious[Read More…]

Release from the office of U.S. Senator Manchin: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a group of nineteen senators calling for funding to support local journalism and media in any future COVID-19 relief package. In a letter to Senate leadership, the Senators warn that the widespread impact[Read More…]

Release from News Media Alliance: CHARELSTON, W.Va. — Four national media organizations representing thousands of local newspapers and local broadcast media outlets including the West Virginia newspaper industry jointly called on Congress to provide critical support to local news media in its next stimulus bill designed to provide relief to businesses[Read More…]