Case total jumped from 3,000 to 5,000 in since July 1 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 5,080 Total Lab Results reported – 233,490 Cumulative positive[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 p.m. 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, July 20. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 4,710 positive cases, 100 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 4,710 Total Lab Results reported – 215,947 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.14 Total Deaths – 100 After 2,556 more[Read More…]
Uncovering mask benefits: WVU team simulates the spread of COVID-19 droplets in new video
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — If you need a visual cue to don a face covering, a team of West Virginia University researchers simulated COVID-19 droplets spraying between two mannequin heads in various states – masked and unmasked. “It’s important that the users understand that nothing is 100 percent effective, but rather[Read More…]
GoMart to require customers to wear masks or face coverings inside all West Virginia stores
GASSAWAY, W.Va. — In an effort to remain fully committed to the safety and wellness of customers and employees, GoMart, Inc. is requiring that all customers wear a mask or face covering when visiting any of the company’s stores effective immediately. The only exemptions are those outlined by West Virginia[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates confirms employee tested positive for COVID-19
Release from West Virginia House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates on Thursday learned an employee of the House has tested positive for COVID-19. Employees, delegates and individuals who have had contact with Clerk’s Office staff this week are being advised to quarantine immediately, monitor themselves for[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce nearly $2 million for maternal, child health services in West Virginia
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Manchin: Charleston, WV – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,910,421 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for maternal and child health services in West Virginia through the[Read More…]
TechConnect West Virginia to host SBIR-STTR Bootcamp Webinar Tuesday
Release from TechConnect West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — TechConnect West Virginia, in partnership with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, will conduct a virtual bootcamp on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs as well as present information on the recently launched WV SBIR/STTR state[Read More…]
National Coal Council approves report for U.S. Secretary of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the National Coal Council (NCC) have approved a new report, which details a significant number of Federal and state policies and initiatives that could support the deployment of advanced technologies for coal power generation. The report, completed at the request of the U.S. Secretary of[Read More…]
U. S. SBA’s West Virginia District Office debunks common Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Myths
Q&A with SBA hosted every Tuesday, Thursday in July From the U.S. Small Business Administration: CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office is hosting Q&A with SBA every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm this month to help small business entrepreneurs get their Paycheck Protection Program[Read More…]