Monongalia County has the first measles case in West Virginia in 15 years. That alone could stand as testament to the effectiveness of West Virginia’s vaccination policies over the years. […]
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March 10 letters to the editor
MHS alumni support auditorium renovation As proud alumni of Morgantown High, we applaud the MHS Foundation for spearheading a renovation project for the school’s auditorium. As some are aware, the […]
Mon Schools vaccinates 500+ elementary students against COVID
For a selection of households across Monongalia County this year, Thanksgiving dinner will be COVID-covered 1,077 times more than it was this time last year. The above total is how […]
Mon school district begins vaccinating its youngest students against COVID
MORGANTOWN — At first glance, it appeared the student was cradling her arm, oh-so-gingerly. But an obvious grin was crinkling up from under her face mask, and she was waggling […]
Justice and team again urge vaccine boosters for all as Rt value continues to rise
MORGANTOWN — COVID vaccine boosters remained the primary theme during Monday’s briefing from the governor’s office. In response to a question, Gov. Jim Justice reiterated that anyone 18 and older […]
Vax clinic for elementary youngsters to be held in Mon schools starting Wednesday
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County students from 5 to 11 years of age will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves for the COVID vaccine this coming week. The first-time […]
Considering wait-and-see approach to vaccine? Don’t
by Mona Gahunia On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all children 5 to 11 receive the low-dose COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech, clearing the way […]
WVU Medicine to begin offering pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics
WVU Medicine WVU Medicine will begin offering the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 Monday. Vaccine appointments will be available on Monday and daily thereafter at the Pediatrics Clinics […]
Little arms, big benefit: Mon Schools ready to vaccinate students in 5-11 age group
The COVID vaccine could be going into the arms of Monongalia County’s youngest students as early as Nov. 15, officials from the school district said. “Well, right now, we’re still […]
