$20k goes toward gurney shields for 30 ambulances and 150 P100 respirators Mon EMS Executive Director Forest Weyen and John Hitchens, chief of EMS operations at Star […]
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Two doctors address COVID vaccine facts, fears and hopes
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 vaccines is rolling out in an environment of hope, fear and doubt. People want to take their masks off tomorrow and see their […]
Round 1 of nursing home vaccines nearly complete, next steps under way
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia expects to complete the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at the 214 long-term care facilities by the end of this week, Gov. Jim […]
COVID death toll mounts, but more vaccine on the way
The people who are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 are likely the only ones who got Gov. Jim Justice’s “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” reference Monday. “You don’t […]
160 doses of vaccine arrive to MCHD
130 of those were distributed to EMS Monongalia County Health Department got an early Christmas gift Tuesday — 160 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. It was […]
Survey: Majority of teachers will take the vaccine
They’ve raised their hands and now they’re ready to roll up their sleeves. Around 80% of West Virginia teachers said this week they’ll take the coronavirus vaccine […]
Justice and team offer more vaccine news, outline CARES Act spending to date
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 vaccine and CARES Act spending dominated Friday’s briefing from the governor’s office. Gov. Jim Justice noted more than once that West Virginia has […]
Mon Schools will stay remote until Jan. 20
It’s beginning to look a lot like COVID. Make that, a lot more like COVID. That’s why remote learning has been extended until Jan. 20 for schools […]
Justice and team unfold more on vaccine plan; long-term care vaccinations underway
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia is plowing ahead on COVID-19 vaccinations as the death toll continues to climb. Gov. Jim Justice opened Wednesday’s briefing with the bad news: […]
COVID vaccine rolls out in state as surge numbers climb higher
Health care workers at hospitals and nursing homes throughout the Morgantown area began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday while the number of deaths in West Virginia associated with […]
