By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Across West Virginia, government officials in all 55 counties are responding to a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Though each region faces individual challenges, these officials say they are working to find the best solutions for local residents. Serving the public: From the beginning[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 3,751 positive cases, 95 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 Thursday, July 9. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 3,751 Total Lab Results reported – 195,955 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.91 Total Deaths – 95 After 3,106 more[Read More…]
Opinion: Congress must step up to stop nursing home deaths
By Gaylene Miller State Director, AARP West Virginia Less than one percent of the nation’s population lives in nursing homes. But, residents and staff of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities account for 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths nationally. Weeks before cities and states began closing down, COVID-19 was already ravaging[Read More…]
W.Va. Bridge Day Commission announces cancellation of Bridge Day 2020
Release from Bridge Day Commission:NEW RIVER GORGE, W.Va. — The Bridge Day Commission has made the decision to cancel Bridge Day, which was scheduled for October 17, 2020, due to uncertainty around the safety of mass gatherings. “We know that this is an enormous disappointment, but this is not a[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. sets another single-day record – 147 new cases – with 3,615 positive cases, 95 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 Wednesday, July 8. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 3,615 Total Lab Results reported – 192,849 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.87 Total Deaths – 95 After 3,109 more[Read More…]
WVU outlines health and safety protocols for the return to campus
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University leaders Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop and Drs. Clay Marsh and Jeff Coben today (July 7) sent a letter to the campus community outlining safety procedures for students’ return to campus scheduled for Aug. 19. Read the letter. Dear WVU Campus Community: We are looking forward to safely[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 3,461 positive cases, 95 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 7. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 3,461 Total Lab Results reported – 189,740 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.82 Total Deaths – 95 After 2,276 more[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues order for West Virginians to wear masks
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginians now will be required to wear face masks in public buildings, Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday. The executive order, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, applies to everyone 9 years or older. “West Virginia, we are absolutely in a situation to where[Read More…]
Nixed pipeline project means lost construction jobs and potential impact on West Virginia economy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s WVU Today has issued the following media advisory on the economic impacts of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s cancellation. While the cancellation of a 600-mile natural gas pipeline project, stretching from Harrison County to North Carolina, will result in the loss of several thousand construction and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. sets new single-day high for positive cases — 119 — during July 4th Weekend; State total at 3,356
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 6. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 3,356 Total Lab Results reported – 187,464 Cumulative positive test percentage – 1.79 Total Deaths – 95 After 10,177 more[Read More…]
