MORGANTOWN — Wednesday saw a state all-time high for new COVID-19 cases. On the positive side, the CDC updated its mask guidance on Tuesday to say masks […]
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COVID cumulative rate hits 2.97%; Justice expects no shutdowns if it hits 3% benchmark
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s cumulative positive COVID-19 rate reached 2.97% Wednesday, just shy of the benchmark Gov. Jim Justice has said could trigger resumption of some preventative […]
Justice urges overtaxed health departments to reach out for help; urges residents to keep doing the right things as numbers rise
MORGANTOWN — A sudden dip in state COVID-19 cases, tied to a paperwork problem, led Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday to urge county health departments to call […]
COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh talks testing, masks, maps and evolving strategy
MORGANTOWN — The Department of Health and Human Resources recently invited The Dominion Post to talk with COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh about the importance of widespread testing. […]
Doctor advises asthma patients to wear masks
Face coverings protect from COVID and other viruses Newsroom@DominionPost.com Patients with asthma and chronic illnesses may not be at a higher risk of acquiring COVID-19, but WVU […]
Nursing home visitation ban lifted; will be tied to color-coded County Alert System
MORGANTOWN — The current statewide ban on nursing home visitation ends Tuesday morning, Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch announced during Monday’s COVID-19 briefing. […]
Justice annouces new school mask requirements, tweak for small counties for County Alert System
MORGANTOWN — Two changes to the color-coded County Alert System map for schools were unveiled Friday during the governor’s CVID-19 briefing. First, mask wearing has been expanded, […]
Local businesses work to enforce state mask order
Most patrons respectful and accommodating “Mask up.” Several local businesses in downtown Morgantown have signs to enforce the mandate Gov. Jim Justice put into effect after the July […]
Council passes city mask ordinance
Face covering must be over nose, mouth Westover City Council is following the lead of neighboring City of Morgantown by mandating masks be worn in public. Morgantown […]
Mon bar opening decision expected Thursday; new video demonstrates how masks work
Recent improvements could be from mask mandate says Justice MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County bars can expect word today on whether they’ll be permitted to reopen on Friday. […]
