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Are you one of the 1,000 people who got free COVID-19 testing two weeks ago in Monongalia County, all of whom received negative results?Congratulations! And, what now? It feels great to get a negative test. I have been tested and was happy to learn that my sneezing and sinus activity can be chalked up to seasonal allergies. However, I also know that testing negative might give people a false sense of security. When Monongalia County Health Department was promoting the free testing, we asked individuals to wear masks in public and to stay at home until they received their ...

COLUMN: Toms Run Preserve another hidden natural gem

COMMENTARY By Dave Samuel MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- During this crazy time, I’ve tried to get out every day for a walk. You can only spend so much time in your house before you need to get outside. Even on rainy days (and we’ve had our fill of those of late), my dog Cali and I find a ...

The novel coronavirus, the media and the economy

A friend tweeted from Ireland (in time for St. Patrick’s Day), blaming President Trump for the major decline in the value of stocks. This same friend credited Barack Obama’s economic policies when the Dow Jones Industrial Averages approached 30,000. This — and more — is part of our political, economic and medical divide with mixed messages coming from supposed professionals, amateurs and people who don’t know what they are talking about. According to Dictionary.com, “panic” is “a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or ...