British journalist Johann Hari is quoted regularly for suggesting that the “opposite of addiction is connection.” However, at the moment, we are all very disconnected. Social distancing has been “mandated” to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Most are taking heed. Those who aren’t following inst…

HUNTINGTON — Amid the reported shortage of medical supplies caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, science departments at Marshall University and local schools are donating lab equipment otherwise going unused.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported 20 new cases of novel coronavirus Friday.

HUNTINGTON — In an effort to help protect health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff members at Marshall University’s Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) have developed ways to produce face shields using 3D printing and laser technology.

CHARLESTON — Sundale Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care in Morgantown inaccurately reported Thursday night to health officials that one of its residents had died, resulting in the state erroneously announcing the first fatality related to COVID-19 in West Virginia on Friday morning.

STATEWIDE INFORMATION: https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/.

IRONTON — Ohio University Southern donated a large quantity of personal protective equipment to the Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency earlier this week in response to demand made necessary by COVID-19.

HUNTINGTON — In the midst of toilet paper scarcity caused by the novel coronavirus, West Virginia American Water is reminding people to hold off on flushing wipes, paper towels or any other substitute into the sewer systems or septic tanks.

HUNTINGTON — When Tosha Pelfrey began to adjust to life at home during the novel coronavirus outbreak, she realized that many families are experiencing similar problems — keeping small children entertained while adhering to social distancing practices.

Mountain Health Network is soliciting the community’s help in stocking the hospital with personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

HUNTINGTON — When Tosha Pelfrey began to adjust to life at home during the novel coronavirus outbreak, she realized that many families are experiencing similar problems — keeping small children entertained while adhering to social distancing practices.

Mountain Health Network is soliciting the community’s help in stocking the hospital with personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

HUNTINGTON — Confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to be reported across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.

HUNTINGTON — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many events have been canceled or postponed, and businesses or other gathering places closed. If you planned to attend a meeting, event or any type of gathering, verify its status prior to attending.

HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter is encouraging people to foster or adopt a pet to keep them company during the COVID-19 outbreak and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s stay-at-home order, according to Executive Director Courtney Proctor Cross.

BARBOURSVILLE — Barboursville police are investigating after a man allegedly lied about charity work surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic to receive a free hotel room in the area.

The manufacturing facilities will remain closed through April 17, resuming production on April 20, the company said.

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia attorney general is sending warning letters to landlords threatening to evict tenants left scrambling to pay bills during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Wednesday morning, traffic flowed on the main thoroughfares in downtown Huntington, although at a lesser rate than normal as people obeyed the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Jim Justice on Monday. On-street parking was widely available. In most cases, you could get a meter in front of the…

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is bringing illness, death, financial destruction, fear and more to the whole world. This is new territory; it’s a century since the 1918 influenza pandemic caused similar devastation. Now that so many are afflicted by this malady, it is time to not only take…

HUNTINGTON — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many events have been canceled or postponed, and businesses or other gathering places closed. If you planned to attend a meeting, event or any type of gathering, verify its status prior to attending.

HUNTINGTON — Sheetz, in response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, announced some changes to in-store operations in order to protect the health and well-being its team members, customers and the communities it serves.

HUNTINGTON — A union representing nurses with Cabell Huntington Hospital has expressed concern about hospital policies and the availability of personal protective equipment, but a hospital official said the hospital is complying with state and federal guidelines.

HUNTINGTON — With each of the three Tri-State governors issuing stay-at-home orders over the past week, rumors have swirled on social media about Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia shutting down bridges in and out of the states in an effort to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus a…

HUNTINGTON — As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to grow in the region and the world, Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended the closure of schools in West Virginia until April 20.

CHARLESTON — Thirteen new cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in West Virginia.

HUNTINGTON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice called on the state’s religious leaders, citizens and places of worship Wednesday to join him in a statewide Day of Prayer in wake of the growing COVID-19 pandemic.

With testing ramping up in the private sector, several hospitals and health care providers are establishing drive-through COVID-19 test sites throughout the region.

HUNTINGTON — Cabell County Schools has added several grab-and-go student meal sites to operate Monday through Friday through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HUNTINGTON — As families and significant others are pushed closer together because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, advocates fighting against domestic violence remain on the front line, ready to address a possible uptick in abuse.

HUNTINGTON — For senior students of the public relations program at the Marshall University W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, the success of a spring-semester capstone project can draw the line between those students graduating or not.

HUNTINGTON — Amid the uncertainty of the novel coronavirus pandemic, local mental and behavioral health organizations are making changes to best serve their clients while following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention social distancing guidelines.

Business owners in Huntington are working to support their peers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly restaurants and other small businesses forced to shut their doors to prevent the spread of the virus.

As the situation continues to evolve each day and more is learned about the virus sweeping the world, officials in West Virginia are working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the state's elderly population, which appears to have already begun.

CHARLESTON — The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in West Virginia has increased to nearly 40.

HUNTINGTON — As people attempt to ride out the novel coronavirus by staying indoors, many utility companies in the region are suspending service disconnections to ensure everyone has access to sanitation, water and electricity.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The fate of the remaining school year, including graduation requirements and state-mandated testing, are among the top issues before lawmakers planning a return to Columbus this week to address challenges posed by the coronavirus.

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the reaction to the coronavirus.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets player Cam Atkinson, Dayton basketball coach Anthony Grant and former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel are among Ohio sports celebrities joining an effort to encourage residents to comply with a statewide order to stay home except for doing es…

WAYNE — Katrina Kappen, who was recently crowned Miss West Virginia, made a recent visit to Wayne Nursing and Rehab Center extra special for residents.

BARBOURSVILLE — Both the Huntington Mall in Barboursville and the Ashland Town Center Mall in Ashland have announced they are temporarily closing.

A patient from Gallia County, Ohio, has died from coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a Facebook post from the Gallia County Health Department.