By Jessica Farrish, THE REGISTER-HERALD of Beckley, W.Va. BECKELY, W.Va. — West Virginia is expecting delivery of 20,000 N-95 face masks Tuesday, with 10,000 more to be delivered on Thursday, Gov. Jim Justice reported Monday night. The mask protects against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Justice said the deliveries are part[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Tri-State community bands together to provide protective equipment for frontline workers
By HANNA PENNINGTON, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals and those on the front lines of the fight against the disease are receiving assistance from community organizations banding together to help produce personal protective equipment (PPE) from their homes.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Legislative leaders encourage unity, issue bipartisan message, guidance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The leadership of the West Virginia Legislature issued the following statement on the coronavirus today. March 23, 2020 From Senators Mitch Carmichael and Roman Prezioso and Delegates Roger Hanshaw and Tim Miley As West Virginia, and, indeed, the entire world grapples with the COVID-19 global pandemic, we should[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin speaks in U.S. Senate on W.Va Healthcare workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., today spoke on the Senate Floor about the lack of adequate funding to protect healthcare professionals as they fight on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Republican proposal protects Wall Street instead of helping those on the front lines, our[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Governor Justice issues ‘Stay-at-Home’ order for West Virginians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice issues a ‘Stay-at-Home’ order for state residents on Monday, citing growth in the ‘community spread’ numbers for the coronavirus as the reason for the action. Speaking at a press conference from the Capitol, Gov. Justice ordered all those residents not involved in[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU Extension Service offers household disinfecting safety tips
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As many Americans take steps to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and keep their families safe, many will be using household cleaning products to clean and disinfect their homes, offices and other spaces. What many don’t know is that if these products aren’t[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Sen. Capito provides Coronavirus update, hears hospitality, travel leaders concerns
From the Office of U.S. Senator Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today spoke with members of the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association (WVHTA) on a teleconference call to provide an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During the call, Senator Capito heard from industry leaders[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Gas prices lowest in US since 2016
By COURTNEY HESSLER, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In any other year, gas prices across the United States would be skyrocketing during this time due to spring break and other vacation travel, but with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) shutting down entire industries, including the travel industry, gas prices[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Ten tips for on keeping your family on track during the COVID-19 pandemic
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Businesses and schools across the United States have shut their doors indefinitely, and the news cycle is dominated by stories of the COVID-19 pandemic and its far-reaching economic and social impacts. Though adults are bearing the brunt of the anxiety and stress, children are not[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Governor Justice issues ‘Stay-at-Home’ order for West Virginians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice issues a ‘Stay-at-Home’ order for state residents on Monday, citing growth in the ‘community spread’ numbers for the coronavirus as the reason for the action. Speaking at a press conference from the Capitol, Gov. Justice ordered all those residents not involved in[Read More…]
