COVID-19 Daily Update 1-14-2022 1/14/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 14, 2022, there are currently 17,364 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,516 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 66-year Read More…
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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state Sunday. Click here to view State of Preparedness declaration The declaration directs the State Emergency Operations Center and its partner agencies to prepare to respond to the Read More…
Governor Justice Health Update
UPDATE: 1/13/22Governor feeling much betterCHARLESTON, WV – Below is an update on the health condition of Gov. Jim Justice following his diagnosis of COVID-19 on Tuesday: Gov. Justice continues to experience mild symptoms, but feels much better today. His monoclonal antibody treatment was received well and has begun to mitigate his symptoms. “Thankfully, I am feeling much Read More…
Manchin Continues to Block Filibuster
Senator Joe Manchin continues to block his support for the filibuster even though his constituents push for change to the Senate rule in order to pass voting rights legislation. “We need some good rules changes to make the place work better. But getting rid of the filibuster doesn’t make it work better,” Manchin told reporters. Read More…
Governor Justice tests positive for COVID-19
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, upon the sudden onset of symptoms Gov. Jim Justice received a positive PCR test for COVID-19. Confirmatory testing was performed by the West Virginia State Lab with an additional positive result. An additional test is being administered tonight to confirm the initial PCR results. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is Read More…
State of the State Address to be in Writing due to Governor Testing Positive for COVID-19
UPDATE: 1/11/22CHARLESTON, WV – After announcing Tuesday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address, scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, will be delivered by written message to the West Virginia Legislature to satisfy constitutional requirements. The Governor will deliver an address to the West Virginia Legislature at a later date. Read More…
CRW Now West Virginia International Yeager Airport
Charleston, WV – Press Release YEAGER AIRPORT RECEIVES MILLIONS FROM HISTORIC INFRASTRUCTURE BILL Yeager Airport will receive $2.1 million in first-year funding from The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funds will come from the Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three new aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, that will be awarded to more than Read More…
Deadline approaching for Care Act
MANCHIN: WEST VIRGINIANS HAVE FIVE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE DURING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD West Virginians interested in applying can learn more at acanavigator.com/wv/home or call at 1-844-WV-CARES Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) encouraged West Virginians without health insurance to apply for coverage during the Affordable Care Act Read More…
Gov. Justice to deliver State of the State Address Wednesday night
1/10/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice will deliver his sixth State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 7 p.m.How to follow the address: Online Livestream:YouTube | Facebook | Twitter On TV:The address will be broadcast live on the West Virginia Public Broadcasting Channel. Find your Read More…
West Virginia Covid-19 Cases Now Over 16,000
The Department of Health and Human Resources confirmed 2,108 new cases making the active coronavirus cases being reported in West Virginia 16,074. There were no deaths reported on Sunday’s website. According to the WV Department of Health and Human Resources documentation, 778 West Virginians are hospitalized with the virus, of which 78.4% of people are Read More…
