Monongalia County Health Department has received its first shipment of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which has emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to […]
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DHHR confirms pediatric flu death
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health confirmed an influenza-associated pediatric death for the 2021-22 flu season. The […]
Health Dept. urges vaccinations, boosters
KINGWOOD — COVID cases are beginning to decline in Preston County as the delta variant transitions to omicron — but staffing and equipment problems caused by the […]
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 […]
COVID continues in Mon Schools, even as elementary students are set to receive the vaccine
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County’s youngest students begin rolling up their sleeves Nov. 17 for the COVID vaccine. Mountainview Elementary School is first in line for the county’s […]
Kingwood Council OKs city COVID policy
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members voted to approve a COVID-19 policy at its Tuesday evening meeting. The policy will be uniform for all city departments, including […]
WVU to extend indoor mask requirement through Oct. 20
WVU Today West Virginia University will extend requirements for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask indoors in all WVU System buildings and facilities […]
Record-breaking ventilator cases, COVID-19 deaths continue to rise
COVID-19 cases are rising in West Virginia and hospitals are continuing to see record-breaking numbers of patients on ventilators. “As the governor said, we are still in […]
With flu, cold season coming, W.Va. pushes for COVID-19 vaccinations
MORGANTOWN — With flu and cold season right around the corner, West Virginians are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “With flu season coming on in […]
School district will follow doctor’s orders
Monongalia Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. said the district will go into September just like a good, compliant patient. That is, it will follow doctor’s orders – […]
