Sports leagues may want to consider calling a timeout on reopening their doors to fans, based on new West Virginia University-led research that links an uptick in seasonal flu deaths […]
Healthcare
Merger expands company ’s reach
Mon Health Equipment and Supplies — Morgantown and Fairmont Home Medical are consolidating with the intent to provide the highest quality of care and services to patients in north-central West […]
Dr. Lee Smith: Make no mistake, COVID-19 is still very much here
The area has seen some nice, sunny days recently and summer officially began Saturday. It’s understandable that individuals want to go outside and spend time with friends, especially after a […]
Contact tracing: Disease detective work that helps keep the community safe
Your phone rings and the person on the other end says you have crossed paths with someone who has COVID-19. Or perhaps you already have tested positive for the illness […]
Justice’s team urges precautions in view of Myrtle Beach infections, church outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — A second church in Greenbrier County has had some attendees test positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice said during Friday’s press briefing. But it’s not a new outbreak, […]
Local health departments explain COVID-19 reporting, testing procedures in wake of Myrtle Beach cases
MORGANTOWN — When Gov. Jim Justice announced the news of the Preston County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Myrtle Beach, S.C., he passed along the recommendation […]
Preston Health Department awaits final test results from Myrtle Beach trip
KINGWOOD — Preston County “has the potential to really blow up” with COVID-19 cases, as more are confirmed among travelers returning from Myrtle Beach, the health department said Wednesday. Gov. […]
Church outbreaks prompt dire warnings, questions of compulsory masks and Comeback slowdown
MORGANTOWN – The six church-based COVID-19 outbreaks and what they mean for The Comeback occupied much of Wednesday’s press briefing from the state Capitol. COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh warned, “Don’t […]
Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust donates $820K to United Way for Family Food Box Program
The Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust has announced a donation of $820,000 to the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties to manage and facilitate, in partnership with other local […]
Five state churches see 53 positives
Five recent COVID-19 outbreaks at churches across the state spurred extensive discussion during Monday’s coronavirus press briefing — chiefly about what can be done to avoid more of them. Over […]
