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West Virginia: Active COVID cases edge past 900 again

CHARLESTON — Statewide active cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus were above 900 on Friday, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said. Friday’s pandemic report said there were 903 active cases across the state while 249 new positive cases of the virus were received in the 24-hour period between Thursday and Friday mornings. The state reported 861 active cases on Thursday. While health officials believe West Virginia may have peaked on the number of cases, colder weather may cause an increase in numbers as people stay indoors. Thirteen people have died since the ...

West Virginia reports two new COVID-19 deaths

CHARLESTON — Two deaths by the COVID-19 coronavirus were confirmed Thursday morning by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Deaths confirmed were a 61-year-old woman from Kanawha County and a 77-year-old woman from Raleigh County, the department said. Seven deaths have been confirmed this week by the department. The two on Thursday raises the count since the pandemic started to 7,457 residents. The department also reported 861 active cases as of Thursday, up 13 from Wednesday. Another 276 new cases of the virus have been received in the 24-hour period between ...

West Virginia officials report five more COVID-19 deaths

CHARLESTON — Five residents were confirmed as deaths from the COVID-19 coronavirus on Wednesday, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said. The department has confirmed the deaths of an 82-year-old woman from Jefferson County, a 78-year-old man from Randolph County, a 63-year-old woman from Kanawha County, an 85-year-old man from Randolph County and a 92-year-old woman from Wayne County. The deaths raise the count since the pandemic began to 7,455 residents in West Virginia. State health officials encourage residents to get vaccinated and up to date on booster ...

US clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today's most common and contagious omicron ...

W.Va. reports sharp drop in active COVID-19 cases

Staff Report CHARLESTON — Active COVID-19 cases significantly dropped over the Columbus Day weekend in West Virginia, according to Tuesday’s statistics from the Department of Health and Human Resources. Statewide, the department reported 833 active case of the virus, down from 1,022 cited in Friday’ pandemic report. The state also reported 795 new cases of the virus were received since the last report on Friday. The number of cases has not been in the 850-range since the last week of April and in May. State health officials believe West Virginia may be passed the peak in cases ...

West Virginia COVID statistics continue fluctuating

CHARLESTON — Statewide active cases jumped to more than 1,000 on Friday in West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources said. Also, a 57-year-old man from Wood County was among the confirmed deaths reported on Friday by the department. Another five deaths were reported on Friday. The state reported 1,022 cases in its Friday morning pandemic update. Cases were at 968 on Thursday. While the number of active cases have been on a downward trend, they have fluctuated up and down. The state Friday also reported it has received 288 new cases between Thursday and ...