Commission hears of more COVID-19 cases

Health and Sciences July 1, 2020

KINGWOOD — Cases of COVID-19 are still rising in Preston County. Jeannie Welch, public health nurse for the Preston County Health Department, told Preston County commissioners there are now 63 confirmed and 15 probable cases in the county. A probable case is when a person meets ...

Contact tracing: Disease detective work that helps keep the community safe

Community June 20, 2020

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 and they are following up, because ideally a physician has informed you of your status.Provided you don’t hang up, the ...