CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Gov. Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Jim Justice to hold press briefing on COVID-19 response today, March 16, at 2 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. [Read More…]
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Coronavirus Media Advisory: Attorney General Morrisey to discuss consumer issues related to Coronavirus Pandemic at 1 p.m. today
CHARLESTON. W.Va. — The office of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued the following media advisory: West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will discuss consumers issues related to the global coronavirus pandemic. WHO: Attorney General Patrick Morrisey WHEN: Monday, March 16, 1 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol — Attorney[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Directors of Senior & Community Services offer information regarding meals and services during the COVID-19 National State of Emergency
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 continue to collaborate with state and federal agencies in order to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. schools now closed through March 27; ‘essential staff’ to report Monday
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice and the state Department of Education announced yet more changes to the planned statewide school closures that are meant to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. In a news release Saturday evening, the governor and the education department[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU Health Sciences offers advice on COVID-19 travel safety
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh offered COVID-19 travel advice in a message to the campus and greater Mountaineer community: While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, with spring break upon us, it is important to review[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Marriott International issues statement on hotel stays and travel
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Marriott International CEO and President Arne Sorenson issued the following statement about staying at a Marriott facility during the COVID-19 situation: For more than 90 years, Marriott has lived by a core value established by our founder, JW Marriott, Sr., to “take care of our guests and associates.”[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Panic buying in W.Va. has left many items on grocery store shelves depleted
By Jordan Hatfield, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The threat of COVID-19 bringing a potential outbreak throughout West Virginia has caused worry, leaving items on grocery store shelves slim, including toilet paper. Those who venture out to get essential supplies will now see several grocery stores in the Beckley area limiting[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Caution urged while preparing for Coronavirus local shoppers snagging up cleaning, paper supplies
By Scott McCloskey, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — As government officials across the country call for drastic measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, locals said people should heed to using a voice of reason when it comes to preparation and shopping for various supplies in response[Read More…]
Opinion: Deal with Coronavirus; Keep calm, don’t panic, wash your hands and trust God
By Andy Kniceley Publisher of W.Va. News The world, our nation and eventually our state must address the pandemic known as coronavirus or COVID-19. It has caused extreme disruption in terms of our normal routines, travel, school, events, work, hoarding of hand sanitizer, toilet paper and cleaning supplies. It threatens[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care: Half of primary care physicians say medical profession not prepared to meet expected increase in demands
Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new survey of primary care physicians appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report finds 9 in 10 primary care physicians (87%) expect to see an increase in people living with dementia during the next five years,[Read More…]
