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COVID wreaking havoc in the state
Justice offers latest numbers and grim details on the virus Last spring, before West Virginia had yet to record its first case of COVID-19, an early model […]
As COVID surges, WV hospitals will suspend certain elective surgeries once again to maintain capacity
MORGANTOWN — As the coronavirus surges, hospitals across the state will be cutting back on certain elective surgeries to keep room open for COVID-19 patients. The announcement […]
Justice and team offer more tidbits on vaccine rollout in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in West Virginia sometime Dec. 10-12, Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday. The Moderna vaccine – which is […]
Many local legislators favor special session to put teeth into statewide mask order
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice admitted again last week that his statewide mask order is essentially unenforceable because he can’t enact criminal penalties; only the Legislature can. […]
Adjutant General Hoyer to retire, take COVID-related VP post at WU; Justice comments on mask dispute with Morrisey
MORGANTOWN — Adjutant General James Hoyer will be stepping down to take a COVID-19-related post at WVU after the New Year. Gov. Jim Justice announced the transition […]
Justice criticizes Morrisey for Facebook post regarding mask mandate enforcement
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice issued a press release Wednesday evening criticizing Attorney General for apparently opposing mask wearing in a Wednesday afternoon Facebook post. “I was […]
Justice: No shutdowns planned; and no special session to enact mask mandate penalties, but open to idea
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice once again took a chunk of time Wednesday to defend his expanded mask order and clarify his plans. He also ruled out, […]
Justice defends expanded mask mandate as ‘rabble rousers’ complain constitutional freedoms are constrained
MORGANTOWN — A frustrated and fired-up governor spent a good chunk of his Monday COVID-19 briefing responding to weekend attacks on his enhanced mask mandate. “It is […]
Justice tightens mask mandate, suspends winter sports and more as COVID worsens
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Friday a series of new restrictions in response to the ever-worsening COVID-19 pandemic. First up, effective Saturday, he’s tightening the […]