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Study says men are more prone to COVID-19

Males account for roughly 58% of deaths in the U.S. A West Virginia University immunologist said men are more likely to have complications from COVID-19, or die from the virus. “Women tend to mount stronger immune responses to infectious agents than men,” said Jennifer Franko, who ...

Capito Visits Preston County

Concerns shared about rural internet service KINGWOOD — U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., stopped Friday at the Preston County Inn. The Senator was on her way to Bruceton Mills to observe how Prodigi connects its services to local residents and businesses.  On the ...

Fairmont State reports 2 new positive cases

Newsroom@DominionPost.com Fairmont State University has received the majority of test results from the first phase of free on-campus testing for COVID-19. In total, 3,614 tests were administered to faculty, staff and students. Of those, 3,612 results have been returned with a total of five ...

Nearly 3 dozen students face disciplinary action

Nearly three dozen West Virginia University students either have faced or will face disciplinary action for COVID-19 violations, the university said. Classes started Wednesday  in Morgantown, a week later than originally planned because of concerns about COVID-19. In a news ...