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 […]
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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 – […]
WVU: Vaccines remain optional for students and staff, with exceptions
MORGANTOWN — While WVU Medicine is now requiring COVID-19 vaccines for all of its employees, the shots remain optional for WVU students and staff — with some […]
Smith offers COVID update, Mon Commission passes vaccination policy
MORGANTOWN — “It’s my sincere hope,” County Health Officer Dr. Lee Smith began his remarks to the Monongalia County Commission, “that someday I’ll have some good news […]
Vaccination has long been part of W.Va.’s history of commitment to our community
by Nicole Wilson-Carr and Marly Hazen Ynigues It’s been six months since West Virginia shined on national news for our exemplary early vaccination rate. As NPR reported, […]
