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Saturday, September 10, 2022
HUNTINGTON — West Virginia surpassed 7,300 deaths related to the coronavirus last week.
Saturday, September 03, 2022
HUNTINGTON — The number of active cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia increased in the past week.
HUNTINGTON — Cabell County could receive doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine booster as early as next week, Cabell-Huntington Health Department officials said.
Thursday, September 01, 2022
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration hopes to make getting a COVID-19 booster as routine as going in for the yearly flu shot.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
More than 1 million construction workers across the U.S. won't have to comply with a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement, but an appeals court cleared the way for President Joe Biden's administration to potentially enforce the mandate on some federal contractors.
Saturday, August 27, 2022
HUNTINGTON — Community transmission levels of COVID-19 remain high across the Tri-State.
Friday, August 26, 2022
HUNTINGTON — Cabell County has reached another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, August 19, 2022
CHARLESTON — Active COVID-19 cases declined in West Virginia this week, with an average of 2,842 daily active cases reported, compared to a daily average of 3,111 last week.
Monday, August 15, 2022
CHARLESTON — As students around the state head back to class, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has purchased 16 mobile vans to provide free COVID-19 testing and vaccines for K-12 public and private schools.
Friday, August 12, 2022
CHARLESTON — Hospitalizations tied to COVID-19 have increased in West Virginia over the past week, with an average of about 373 patients reported daily this week compared to an average of 328 daily patients last week, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ state virus dashboard.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
HUNTINGTON — The number of active cases of COVID-19 remained above 3,000 in West Virginia on Thursday.
NEW YORK — The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
HUNTINGTON — More than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across West Virginia on Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 09, 2022
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County man was among the new COVID-19 deaths reported in West Virginia on Tuesday.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
NEW YORK — The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
HUNTINGTON — More than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across West Virginia on Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 09, 2022
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County man was among the new COVID-19 deaths reported in West Virginia on Tuesday.
Monday, August 08, 2022
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported four new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday.
Friday, August 05, 2022
HUNTINGTON — Cabell County has reported four more deaths related to the coronavirus.
Thursday, August 04, 2022
HUNTINGTON — The number of active COVID-19 cases across West Virginia remained above 3,000 on Thursday.
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
HUNTINGTON — Nearly 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in West Virginia on Wednesday.
HUNTINGTON — Both Marshall University and West Virginia University will relax COVID-19 protocols and restrictions as students and staff return for the fall 2022 semester.
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced two new COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday, as the number of virus cases statewide continues to fluctuate.
Monday, August 01, 2022
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported 3,335 active COVID-19 cases statewide as of Monday, down slightly from the 3,531 reported last week.
Sunday, July 31, 2022
HUNTINGTON — Children around the world have fallen behind on routine vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the same is likely happening in Cabell County.
Saturday, July 30, 2022
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again Saturday, slightly more than three days after he was cleared to exit coronavirus isolation, the White House said, in a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
Friday, July 29, 2022
HUNTINGTON — Community transmission levels of COVID-19 remain high across the Tri-State.
WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators said Friday they are no longer considering authorizing a second COVID-19 booster shot for all adults under 50 this summer, focusing instead on revamped vaccines for the fall that will target the newest viral subvariants.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
HUNTINGTON — Active cases of COVID-19 increased across West Virginia on Thursday, including in Cabell County.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 1,097 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday as active cases increased to 3,154. That’s 83 more active cases than were reported Tuesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ coronavirus dashboard.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 912 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as active cases in the state decreased to 3,071. That’s 88 fewer active cases than reported on Monday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources virus dashboard.
Monday, July 25, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 2,232 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as active cases decreased to 3,159. That’s 199 fewer active cases than were reported Friday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ coronavirus dashboard.
CHARLESTON — Sen. Joe Manchin has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the West Virginia lawmaker tweeted Monday. The 74-year-old Democrat said he’s fully vaccinated and boosted.
Friday, July 22, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 992 new COVID-19 cases Friday as active cases increased to 3,358. That’s 137 more active cases than were reported Thursday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ coronavirus dashboard.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation's efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 1,027 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday as active cases rose to 2,957. That’s 712 more active cases than reported in the state Tuesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 834 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday as active cases decreased to 2,245. That’s 114 fewer active cases than were reported Monday according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ coronavirus dashboard.
Monday, July 18, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 2,024 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as active cases decreased to 2,859. That’s 143 fewer active cases than reported in the state on Friday according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard.
Friday, July 15, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 795 new COVID-19 cases Friday as active cases increased to 3,002. That’s 113 more active cases than reported in the state Thursday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
GENEVA — About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diphtheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the United Nations.
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 1,030 new COVID-19 cases Thursday as active cases decreased to 2,889. That’s 109 more active cases than reported in the state Wednesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
CHARLESTON — More than 300 West Virginians were hospitalized Wednesday with COVID-19.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
CHARLESTON — More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia has reported its highest daily positivity rate.
Monday, July 11, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 1,988 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as active cases increased to 2,858. That’s 430 more active cases than reported on Friday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard.
Friday, July 08, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 870 new COVID-19 cases Friday as active cases increased to 2,428. That’s 295 more active cases than reported Thursday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard.
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 797 new COVID-19 cases Thursday as active cases increased to 2,133. That’s 93 more active cases than reported Wednesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard.
Thursday, July 07, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution that would limit vaccine mandates imposed by businesses, health care providers and governments is a step closer to the statewide ballot.
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 568 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday as active cases decreased to 2,040. That’s 110 fewer active cases than were reported Tuesday, per the Department of Health and Human Resources’ state coronavirus dashboard.
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 1,995 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend as active cases in the state dropped to 2,150. That’s 147 fewer active cases than reported in the state Friday, which was the last day the Department of Health and Human Resources’ virus dashboard was updated befor…
Saturday, July 02, 2022
HUNTINGTON — The community transmission level for COVID-19 has returned to “high” in Cabell County, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia National Guard’s full-time response to the COVID-19 pandemic will end Friday, Gov. Jim Justice said.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 667 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday as active cases increased to 2,014. That’s 21 more active cases than were reported Tuesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ state coronavirus dashboard.
CHARLESTON — The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department announced Tuesday it will start billing private insurance companies for any COVID-19 tests administered at the agency, beginning July 1.
Monday, June 27, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases Monday as active cases decreased to 2,060. That’s 75 fewer active cases than were reported on Friday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ coronavirus dashboard.
For the first time since her daughter was born in October 2020, Morgantown photographer Jodi Hollingshead knows the comfort of COVID-19 vaccines being available for children 6 months and older.
Saturday, June 25, 2022
HUNTINGTON — The community transmission level for COVID-19 has dropped to “medium” in Cabell County, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Nearly 20 million lives were saved by COVID-19 vaccines during their first year, but even more deaths could have been prevented if international targets for the shots had been reached, researchers reported Thursday.
CHARLESTON — Two Cabell County residents were among the COVID-19-related deaths reported in West Virginia on Thursday.
HUNTINGTON — Valley Health announced Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children as young as 6 months at 10 locations throughout the region.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 612 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday as active cases dropped to 1,882. That’s 23 fewer active cases than were reported Tuesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ coronavirus dashboard.
HUNTINGTON — On Saturday, the United States officially opened up COVID-19 vaccine availability to children as young as 6 months old. The two types that were approved are Pfizer and Moderna, and the government has already ordered millions of doses for distribution.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 2,351 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday as active cases in the state dropped to 1,905. That’s 99 fewer active cases than reported last Thursday, which was the last day the Department of Health and Human Resources’ state COVID-19 dashboard was updated before the l…
Sunday, June 19, 2022
CHARLESTON — As a third summer of pandemic approaches, federal funding for free testing and treatment nears its end, marking the start of a transition in the fight against COVID-19.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 654 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday as active cases increased to 2,004. That’s 149 more active cases than were reported Wednesday, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ coronavirus dashboard.
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