The state of West Virginia has agreed to a $99 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutical removing the company from the trial that entered […]
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Opioid trial continues, medical historian testifies
CHARLESTON — A medical historian testified Wednesday during the state’s opioid trial against three large drug manufacturers, in which he described historical records that indicate the companies […]
State goes after drug makers
CHARLESTON — The first day of what could be a several-week-long trial pitting the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers opened Monday with opening statements. […]
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
It’s one thing to know, in the abstract sense, that misinformation is being spread around your community. It’s another to hear it for yourself. In the past […]
Time to take a shot
(Hopefully, you read that to the tune of “My Shot” from “Hamilton.”) Last week, the FDA authorized the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccine boosters, and the […]
Use the opioid settlements to fight the opioid crisis
Makers and sellers of prescription painkillers will soon begin paying out billions of dollars to settle lawsuits that have accused them of fueling the opioid epidemic. Most […]
WVU to resume offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine, shifting COVID-19 operations as semester comes to close
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University will resume administration of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine based on the recent recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Pause on J&J vax shows that safety system working
The vaccine safety monitoring system works. And, federal health officials take swift action when a rare but serious potential health complication surfaces. Those are the important takeaways […]
Justice and team: Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause won’t hinder state program; no veto planned for transgender sports bill
MORGANTOWN — A good portion of Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing from the Capitol was taken up with the national pause placed on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after […]
Gov. Justice: Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration paused in West Virginia
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that out of an abundance of caution and upon the recommendation released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
