CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education has issued the following media advisory: The WVDE Office of Child Nutrition has worked with all 55 counties to open sites to feed children this week. Starting today, Monday, March 16, more than 500 sites around the state will begin operations to[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Directors of Senior & Community Services offer information regarding meals and services during the COVID-19 National State of Emergency
Release from the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services, providers of senior services, are monitoring the ever-changing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, and its effect on the state’s senior population. In the days and months ahead, the WVDSCS will[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU establishes ‘media resources’ hub for journalists reporting on COVID-19
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has released the following Media advisory: Information around the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving. WVU Today has created a page with general information, specific details related to populations such as students, faculty and staff, researchers, healthcare providers or the general public. Link:[Read More…]
WVU Health Sciences issues information on Coronavirus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Health Sciences Vice President and Executive Dean Dr. Clay Marsh has issued the following statement on the cornonavirus: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Stats, Facts and What to Do WEBSITE: coronavirus.wvu.edu There is a lot of anxiety about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but remember, there’s no reason to panic. Here’s what[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Opinion – Being proactive on COVID-19
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Gov. Jim Justice had an ironclad answer Friday, in the form of a question, to those who wonder why he closed public schools in West Virginia despite the absence then of a single confirmed case of COVID-19 in our state: “How would you answer the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 brings changes to jails, prisons
By Michele Newbanks, for The Parkersburg News and Sentinel MARIETTA, Ohio — Area jails and prisons have plans in place if an inmate shows symptoms of having COVID-19. Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said the Washington County Jail had done away with face-to-face visits between family and inmates, even before[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Delegate Sponaugle requests Governor call special session immediately for coronavirus
Press release from Delegate Isaac Sponaugle: FRANKLIN, W.Va.— Delegate Isaac Sponaugle, D-Pendleton, has issued the following statement: Delegate Sponaugle requests that the Governor call a special session immediately for legislation and funding to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in West Virginia. “The coronavirus is coming to West Virginia. I[Read More…]
W.Va. Power to delay start of 2020 baseball season
Marshall baseball games, Suddenlink High School Showcase in March have been canceled Release from the W.Va. Power: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 16, 2020) – In conjunction with Minor League Baseball’s announcement that the start of the 2020 season has been delayed indefinitely, the West Virginia Power has made several changes to upcoming[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Shepherdstown winter farmers market moved outdoors in ‘social distancing’ effort
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal of Martinsburg SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The last market of the winter season for the Shepherdstown Farmers Market looked more like a spring event on Sunday when vendors and shoppers filled South King Street, behind the library in Shepherdstown. Parking in the normal location of the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Philanthropy WV opens resource page to assist non-profits
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Philanthropy WV has issued the following news release: In order to keep Philanthropy WV members and the philanthropic sector up to date on the evolving situation with COVID19, Philanthropy WV has created a resource page to our website that catalogs resources, links and other information HERE. Philanthropy WV will continue to update that[Read More…]
