WVU Today Release: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Face coverings, one of the recommended strategies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, can evoke “mental gymnastics” for some groups—particularly those in communities who are already viewed with suspicion, according to a diversity expert at West Virginia University. This suspicion arises when groups are perceived[Read More…]
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U.S. Senator Manchin introduces bill to assist with veterans’ disability claims
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), led 5 Senators in introducing legislation to ensure Veterans and their representatives have 48 hours to review and dispute disability claims before they are finalized. “I’ve heard from Veterans across West Virginia who are upset that[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: State park campgrounds open to West Virginia residents on Thursday, cabins and lodges reopen May 26
Release from the West Virginia State Parks: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Overnight facilities at West Virginia’s state parks and forests, currently closed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, will start reopening to state residents on Thursday, May 21. Campgrounds are scheduled to open Thursday, May 21, while cabins and lodges will open[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: A curve ball? As West Virginia reopens, statics for last month show new cases increased 75 percent, deaths increased 278 percent
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In West Virginia — and across the nation — “the curve” has been replaced by “the percentage” as the key monitoring tool for the spread of the Coronavirus. In February, March and early April, residents were told to watch for the curve, which is influenced[Read More…]
Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery opens new offices in Princeton, Beckley
Release from Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery is growing in southern West Virginia, leading to the opening of a new office in Princeton and a second one in Beckley to serve its patients. Both offices are now accepting appointments for examinations[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 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, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVHCA issues statement regarding results of statewide testing of nursing home residents, staff
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Health Care Association’s CEO, Marty Wright, issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement of the statewide testing results of all nursing home residents and employees: “We are very encouraged by the nursing home test results that were announced today. Though the results only provide[Read More…]
Today is last day to register for June 9 Primary Election in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, May 19, is the last day for West Virginians to register or update voter registration to vote in the June 9 Primary Election. For more information on how to vote in the June 9 Primary Election, including how to register to vote, visit GoVoteWV.com. Voters may apply to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,509 positive cases, 68 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 2,266 more tests, cases up 18 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 Monday, May 18. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,509Total Lab Results reported – 78,301; positive test percentage, 1.93%Total Deaths – 68 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: A curve ball? As West Virginia reopens, statics for last month show new cases increased 75 percent, deaths increased 278 percent
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In West Virginia — and across the nation — “the curve” has been replaced by “the percentage” as the key monitoring tool for the spread of the Coronavirus. In February, March and early April, residents were told to watch for the curve, which is influenced[Read More…]
