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West Virginia reports no new COVID deaths for a second week

CHARLESTON — West Virginia logged its second consecutive week of no deaths attributed to the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Health and Human Resources.

The death toll since the pandemic began more than three years ago remains at 8,162 confirmed residents who have died from the virus, the department reported Wednesday in its weekly update. The state on July 19 also reported no virus deaths in the preceding week.

Updates are weekly. The state and federal pandemic emergencies were lifted earlier this year.

The state encourages West Virginians 6 months and older to stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations. At this time to stay up-to-date, one Omicron (bivalent) COVID-19 shot is recommended for most people 6 years and older. Those ages 6 months through 5 years of age have more specific recommendations. Those 65 and older and those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised also are eligible for at least one additional Omicron COVID-19 shot for updated protection.

Go to the West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccination Due Date Calculator, a free, online tool to determine when a COVID-19 shot is due. To learn more about COVID-19, or to find a vaccine, go to vaccines.gov, vaccinate.wv.gov or call 1-833-734-0965.

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