By Breanna Francis, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In a nearly empty council chambers via teleconference, the Berkeley County Council adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency in the county during an emergency meeting held early Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the first positive COVID-19 case was[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Gov. Justice orders West Virginia restaurants, bars, casinos closed
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday evening that he has ordered restaurants, bars and casinos in West Virginia to close, effective at midnight, in an attempt to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in the state. Just 10 minutes before the 6 p.m. televised[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: President Trump says lack of COVID-19 victims means W.Va. doesn’t need as much aid as other states
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., described a shortage of coronavirus testing materials made available to West Virginia as “ridiculous,” producing only 137 tests to date for a population of nearly 1.8 million, with only enough diagnostic supplies on hand to test fewer[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Organizations working to feed, enrich lives of isolated seniors
By Taylor Stuck, Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — There are two major threats facing the senior population of West Virginia. One is a new virus making its way around the globe that greatly affects the elderly. The other, as Cabell County Community Services Organization Executive Director Charles Holley sees[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Media availability to follow Gov. Justice’s statewide address on COVID-19 tonight
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and state health officials will conduct a live, statewide address from the Governor’s Reception Room in Charleston this evening, March 17, 2020, at 6 p.m. to provide West Virginians an update on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. Participants for tonight’s address will include: Gov. Jim Justice; Bill Crouch, West Virginia[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor reschedules today’s press briefing to 6 p.m.; health officials to participate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has issued the followed updated media advisory: Gov. Justice and state health officials will conduct a live, statewide address at 6 p.m. this evening to provide West Virginians an update regarding COVID-19. The COVID-19 press briefing originally scheduled to take place at[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Justice to hold press briefing today at 3 p.m.; Precautionary measures outlined on Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the W.Va. Governor has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Jim Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans today at 3 p.m. from the State Capitol. Justice also briefed the press on Monday. Read more below. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: State officials still don’t know number of West Virginians who could have COVID-19
By Erin Beck, The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While the number of known COVID-19 cases nationwide has spiked dramatically over the last several days, state officials still don’t know how many people could be carrying the virus and potentially transmitting it to vulnerable people in West Virginia. As of Monday afternoon, a[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Wheeling, W.Va., officials asking residents to support small, local businesses during Restaurant Week
ERIC AYRES, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING – Everyone has to eat — even during a national emergency. While people of the Ohio Valley are taking extra precautions to avoid large crowds and keep social circles small in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, community leaders are urging consumers to engage[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Huntington, W.Va., businesses step up to provide meals to kids
By HANNA PENNINGTON The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington community is stepping up to help feed Tri-State children at risk of missing meals due to school closures in West Virginia aimed slowing the spread of COVID-19. Although Cabell County Schools has established meal sites across the county — and[Read More…]