MORGANTOWN — At the past few virtual COVID-19 press briefings put on daily by Gov. Jim Justice, Czar Clay Marsh has been seen back in his white lab coat, speaking […]
Healthcare
WVU researchers develop new COVID-19 tests
WVU Today COVID-19 tests are in short supply. The companies that make the necessary chemicals — called reagents — can’t keep up with demand. But researchers at West Virginia University […]
MCHD: Public Health needs support
Director says virus cost department ‘hundreds of thousands’ The COVID-19 pandemic has not only exposed West Virginia’s inadequate public health infrastructure, but the state’s general attitude regarding local health departments. […]
Mon County Child Advocacy Center continues to help families through pandemic
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center has seen a decrease in the number of referrals since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that isn’t stopping it from […]
Jail, prison COVID-19 testing complete; Justice responds to Manchin CARES Act spending bill
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice said Friday that the statewide COVID-19 testing at jails and prisons – spurred by the Huttonsville prison outbreak – was completed by deadline, which was […]
State fair set to go in August; state remains at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia State Fair topped Gov. Jim Justice’s news nuggets during Thursday’s COVID-19 press briefing. The State Fair Board voted to proceed with holding the fair, he […]
Limited, appointment-only nursing home visitation to begin June 17
MORGANTOWN — After suffering long months of isolation from one another, families and loved ones in nursing homes will be able to visit face to face starting next week. The […]
White Coats for Black Lives: Health care workers protest racial injustice
On a beautiful Monday lunchtime afternoon, a diverse group of 200 or so WVU Medicine health care providers came together on the front lawn of Milan Puskar Stadium to protest […]
The Comeback: Youth camps, outdoor spectator sports, concerts on the reopening agenda
West Virginia Strong: The Comeback continues to roll along, with summer youth camps allowed to resume on June 22, Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday. On the same date, youth sports […]
WVU project aids mental health services outcomes
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia University partnership is developing a comprehensive evaluation for West Virginia children’s mental health services to ensure the best outcomes, including fewer hospitalizations, shorter lengths of […]
