By Joe Severino, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County residents who test positive for COVID-19 but don’t follow self-quarantine rules will be subject to GPS monitoring, according to a court order issued Monday. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, at the direction of the local health department, may issue GPS ankle[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Must have W.Va. ID to buy liquor in Monongalia County
A Dominion Post Report: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In an attempt to stop Pennsylvania residents from traveling into the county, liquor stores in Monongalia County are prohibited from selling alcohol to anyone without West Virginia identification during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A press release issued over the weekend by the Monongalia County[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Berkeley, Jefferson counties, W.Va., adopt strict stay-at-home, shelter-in-place directives
By Breanna Francis, Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Following Gov. Jim Justice’s shelter-in-place orders for the Eastern Panhandle both the Berkeley County Council and the Jefferson County Commission have adopted similar emergency directives detailing strict guidelines for residents of the area. Both orders are effective immediately. … “All persons shall[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Cabell 911 dispatchers urge West Virginians to be honest during calls
By TRAVIS CRUM,The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County 911 Director Mike Davis urged people to be honest about any COVID-19 symptoms they might be experiencing if they are calling first responders to their location. Emergency medical service personnel, firefighters and law enforcement officers are still responding to calls during[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Morgantown, W.Va., Chinese community donates $10K for protective equipment
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As health care providers nationwide struggle to secure ample personal protective equipment to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgantown’s Chinese community donated $10,000 to help supply masks, face shields, gloves and more for WVU Medicine personnel on the front lines. More than 130 people contributed, including several West Virginia[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: SBA and WV SBDC schedule additional webinars on federal relief for small business
Online training scheduled twice daily this week Release from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) West Virginia District Office and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) have announce’d that they have scheduled additional webinars to inform West Virginia’s[Read More…]
USDA approves West Virginia’s industrial hemp plan
Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has received certification of approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the plan submitted regarding the regulation of industrial hemp. Approval for the plan means producers will continue to be[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing at 1 p.m. today
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 7, 2020, at 1 p.m. As always we encourage all West Virginians to watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 345 cases, four deaths as of 1 p.m. on Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website – updated at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 6 to reflect Governor’s announcement of fourth death: West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 345Total Lab Results reported – 9,940Total Deaths – 4 See graphs below.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Poll shows Americans are optimistic despite uncertainty
Forty percent believe the world will be better than before coronavirus Release from Research America, Inc.: CINCINNATI, Ohio – While Americans have a high level of anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, most are willing to make significant sacrifices and many are optimistic about the future. They also believe that government[Read More…]
