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. […]
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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 […]
Clay Marsh, Gordon Gee, Jim Justice talk about Marsh’s role as COVID-19 czar
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 […]
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 […]
