MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a time and place of high anxiety, sometimes a caring voice on the other end of a phone is a lifesaver. According to the World Health Organization, the United States has the 3rd highest level of anxiety and depression in the world. The Substance Abuse and[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Highmark waives deductibles, co-insurance, co-pays for inpatient hospital care
Highmark waives deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays for in-network, inpatient hospital care for COVID-19 treatment PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Highmark announced Thursday, April 2, that members who require in-network, inpatient hospital care for COVID-19 will not incur any deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays, effective immediately. The decision applies to members with group employer[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing at noon today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory on today’s virtual press briefing. WHO: Gov. Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Friday, April 3, 2020, at 12 p.m. VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING INFO[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Sen. Manchin hears concerns of W.Va. newspapers, WV Press
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with the West Virginia Press Association to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The West Virginia Press Association and its member newspapers are critical to keeping West[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: New dates set for W.Va. 2020 Primary Election
From the office of the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice moved the West Virginia Primary Election date back 28 days from May 12 to June 9. West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has issued the following information to ensure the public is aware of[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Justice issues statement on change in W.Va. Primary Election dates
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice Wednesday announced that after consulting with the state’s medical experts, along with Secretary of State Mac Warner and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s 2020 Primary Election is being moved to June 9 instead of the originally scheduled date[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Secretary of State issues emergency rules for notaries
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner announced today that he has promulgated an Emergency Rule establishing processes for West Virginia notaries to safely notarize documents remotely during the current State of Emergency. In response to COVID-19 public health risks, the Governor issued Executive Order 11-20, which suspends the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Efforts to limit out-of-state travelers in W.Va. raise concerns
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — An executive order requiring all out-of-state visitors from coronavirus hotspots in the U.S. and around the world to self-quarantine after entering West Virginia is raising some eyebrows and questions. Gov. Jim Justice and state officials held an abbreviated virtual press[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WV nursing home had 29 cases. Here’s how they contained the initial spread
By Joe Severino, Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sundale Nursing Home, “ground zero” for West Virginia’s coronavirus outbreak, was bustling Monday afternoon. Nurses and aides wearing masks were clocking out. Some headed to their cars carrying boxes from Pizza Al’s, a local staple. The next shift’s workers were clocking in; some[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU develops ‘extender’ to make surgical mask more comfortable for daily wear
Release from WVU Today: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Innovation Hub, a prototyping center in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, has successfully created surgical mask extenders to be used by health care professionals. To protect themselves from exposure to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, medical professionals are[Read More…]
