by Lisa Jarvis A cluster of measles cases in the Northeast is putting a spotlight on how easily the highly contagious disease can spread — and how […]
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Retirement facilities try to get to ‘normal’
Local retirement communities faced hardship at the unexpected onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as they worked to determine the best ways to protect their residents and staff. […]
Gov. Justice must veto needle exchange bill
Only Gov. Justice’s veto stands between the people and SB 334, regarding needle exchange programs, and the deaths it may cause. We’re not being melodramatic, though it […]
WVU hopes moving classes online until Sept. 28 brings numbers down
More than 400 West Virginia University students are in isolation because of COVID-19 and more student suspensions are coming because of continued violation of virus safety protocols, […]
Starbucks closes temporarily after COVID-19 exposure
University works with county health department WVU Today The Starbucks at the Market @ UPlace remains closed after West Virginia University was notified of a COVID-19 exposure […]
MCHD-Grindr campaign wins national award
Services teamed up to warn about syphilis outbreaks in area Newsroom@DominionPost.com When Monongalia County Health Department was alerted to a syphilis outbreak in spring 2019, Dr. Lee […]
Golden Rule for businesses — the COVID-19 remix
The Golden Rule for businesses, COVID-remix: Treat other businesses’ employees the way you would want other businesses to treat your employees. The lists have been circulating on […]
Mon COVID-19 cases jump nearly 62% in past 5 days
In the past five days, Monongalia County has seen its COVID-19 cases jump by almost 62%. Since July 1, there have been 100 new cases, up 61.7% […]
Wear a mask now, get July 4 fun next year
Well, here we are. It’s Fourth of July weekend, and people want to think about fun in the sun and how great America is. And, sure, it […]
At least 10 WVU students test positive for COVID-19
WVU Today At least 10 of Monongalia County’s 13 new COVID-19 cases Thursday are confirmed to be WVU students. According to a release issued by the university […]
