Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 5,080 positive cases, 100 deaths as of 10 a.m. today CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 5,161 Total Lab Results reported –[Read More…]
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W.Va. students public service announcements to help fight opioid abuse
Release from the office of the West Virginia Attorney General: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey hopes a fourth grader’s winning design will help accomplish its plea to “Stop Opioid Abuse.” Taylor Wright of Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School in Mercer County recently won the Attorney General’s Kids Kick[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU dean of students updates University’s safety precautions for return to campus
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Dean of Students Corey Farris outlined in a letter to students today (July 21) the precautions the University will take and students will be expected to take as they return to campus Aug. 19. Read the letter. Dear West Virginia University Campus Community: WVU’s[Read More…]
West Virginia part of U.S. Census’ new community response initiatives
West Virginians urged to fill out the 2020 census at www.2020census.gov By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Census is underway, and this year, West Virginia is playing a key role in the debut of two of the Census Bureau’s new initiatives as it works for[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 5,080 positive cases, 100 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
Case total jumped from 3,000 to 5,000 in since July 1 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 5,080 Total Lab Results reported – 233,490 Cumulative positive[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 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. WHEN: Today, Monday, July 20. West Virginians can watch the live stream[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 4,710 positive cases, 100 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, July 17. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 4,710 Total Lab Results reported – 215,947 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.14 Total Deaths – 100 After 2,556 more[Read More…]
Uncovering mask benefits: WVU team simulates the spread of COVID-19 droplets in new video
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — If you need a visual cue to don a face covering, a team of West Virginia University researchers simulated COVID-19 droplets spraying between two mannequin heads in various states – masked and unmasked. “It’s important that the users understand that nothing is 100 percent effective, but rather[Read More…]
TechConnect West Virginia to host SBIR-STTR Bootcamp Webinar Tuesday
Release from TechConnect West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — TechConnect West Virginia, in partnership with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, will conduct a virtual bootcamp on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs as well as present information on the recently launched WV SBIR/STTR state[Read More…]
National Coal Council approves report for U.S. Secretary of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the National Coal Council (NCC) have approved a new report, which details a significant number of Federal and state policies and initiatives that could support the deployment of advanced technologies for coal power generation. The report, completed at the request of the U.S. Secretary of[Read More…]
