Release from the W.Va. State Firemen’s Association; CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jerry Loudin, president of the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association, has issued the following statement from the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association and it’s more than 300 member departments following recent reports that DTC3X masks provided to first responders by state[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: WVHCA issues statement regarding Statewide COVID-19 resting of all assisted living residents, staff
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Health Care Association’s CEO, Marty Wright, issued the following statement: “The West Virginia Health Care Association, which represents several of our state’s assisted living facilities, is supportive of Governor Justice and his efforts to have all assisted living residents and staff in the state[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,248 positive cases, 50 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; After 1,039 more tests, cases up 10 since 10 a.m. on Tuesday
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 Wednesday, May 6. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,248Total Lab Results reported – 55,823; positive test percentage, 2.24%Total Deaths – 50 The number of new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s 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, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 1,238 cases, 50 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; cases up 32 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, May 5. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 1,238Total Lab Results reported – 54,823; positive test percentage, 2.26%Total Deaths – 50 The number of new[Read More…]
Where is medical cannabis in West Virginia? Unavailable
By Lexi Browning For West Virginia Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following bipartisan support in both the House of Delegates and State Senate in 2017, the Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law in West Virginia with expectations the new industry would be up and running by July 2019. But three years[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. health officer says re-opening is not ‘simply going back to normal’
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As businesses re-open, including centers that offer physical therapy, during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Health Officer Dr. Cathy Slemp urged West Virginians to proceed with caution. She said the state could see a rise in the number of infections “if we do this too quickly or[Read More…]
Education Alliance encourages donations on ‘Giving Tuesday’ in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.” That’s the message from The Education Alliance, which is raising funds for its West Virginia education programs as a non-profit today, May 5, a day of giving across the nation. The Education Alliance has a 37-year history[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, May 5, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
Today is ‘Take 5 to Give 5’ statewide giving day; Philanthropy West Virginia announces additional matching sponsors
Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Philanthropy West Virginia has announced new sponsors — a new total of $250,000 for the statewide match fund — for today’s Take 5 to Give 5 campaign for COVID-19 relief gains The six Matching Fund Sponsors for Take 5 to Give 5 are Toyota,[Read More…]
