WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 11 a.m. on Monday, April 13. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 626Total Lab Results reported – 16,655Total Deaths – 9 See the graphics below for more information. The[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Community Care of W.Va. leads regional discussion on opioid response
Release from Community Care of West Virginia: BUCKHANNON, W.VA. – To help ensure the opioid crisis is not forgotten amid the COVID-19 response, Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) led regional stakeholders in a virtual meeting with national-leading expert Robert Neri, Chief Clinical Officer of WestCare to discuss substance use[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: 40 percent of construction firms report layoffs amid widespread project cancelations
ARLINGTON, W.Va. — With the covid-19 pandemic worsening by the week, an ever-increasing share of contractors are reporting cancellations of upcoming projects and shortages of equipment or materials, forcing nearly 40 percent of firms to lay off employees, according to an online survey released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Members of Contractors Association of W.Va. participate national safety stand-down
Release from Contractors Association of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV), along with hundreds of construction firms across the country, stopped work Thursday, April 9, to participate in a nationwide safety stand-down focusing on ways to protect construction workers and the public[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Education Alliance supporting students with virtual mentoring
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Coronavirus crisis has left many West Virginia students feeling frightened, worried and overwhelmed. During this time of need, Education Alliance’s AmeriCorps mentors are continuing their service mentoring 900 students in 35 schools across West Virginia. Working with their site supervisors, members are reaching out to students and their families[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. unemployment claims for month of April tops 35,000
Release from WorkForce West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly 36,000 West Virginians have filed unemployment insurance claims so far in April, WorkForce West Virginia announced on Thursday. As of April 8, WorkForce had received 35,900 claims for unemployment benefits. Compared to last year, the agency processed 3,905 claims in the entire[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: COVID-19, spring allergies could peak simultaneously in region
By Luke Creasy, HD Media WAYNE, W.Va. — Flowering plants, blooming trees and the smell of a freshly trimmed yard are among the most welcoming signs of spring weather entering the area. But they also signal higher pollen counts. For many Appalachians, specifically in West Virginia, who are already dealing with[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Small Business Development Center hosting PPP trainings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting COVID-19 Relief for Small Business trainings. The trainings cover the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office provides the access to the trainings. Due[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU provides COVID-19 ‘media resources’ hub for journalists
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Journalists across the state are reminded that West Virginia University offers COVID-19 resources with general information and specific details related to populations such as students, faculty and staff, researchers, healthcare providers or the general public. WVU also has other resources, including a quick reference fact sheet, videos, social[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, Monday, April 13, 2020, at 1 p.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
