Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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BA.5 Variant
State Health Leaders Tracking New COVID-19 Variant
Dr. Clay Marsh, the state’s coronavirus czar, said he’s closely watching how the most common COVID-19 variant is changing, which could lead to an increase in hospitalizations.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCOVID-19 Deaths Continue To Climb Despite Improving Numbers
The state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve incrementally, but the virus is still claiming lives.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFDA Authorizes Omicron Specific COVID-19 Booster Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized new COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna that are omicron specific.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSwine Flu Detected In Jackson County
Two individuals are presumed positive for a variant of the swine flu after visiting the swine barn at the Jackson County Fair last week.
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Justice Promotes Vaccinations; Talks Other Issues
Gov. Jim Justice continued to advocate for vaccinations and boosters during a regular COVID-19 briefing that spanned topics from the impacts of recent flooding to the drawn out special legislative session.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTwenty More COVID-19 Deaths Reported As BA.5 Continues Surge
Twenty more COVID-19 deaths were reported during Gov. Jim Justice’s briefing Thursday as the BA.5 variant continues to infect West Virginians at a high rate.
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