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West Virginia reports seven new COVID deaths, raising state total to 8,163

CHARLESTON — Seven people have died in the last week in West Virginia from the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Department of Health and Human Resources reported on Wednesday.

The deaths raise the total number of fatalities since the pandemic began more than three years ago to 8,163 deaths attributed to COVID-19. No deaths were reported the week before.

The state has confirmed the deaths of an 87-year-old man from Grant County, an 87-year-old woman from Clay County, a 76-year-old woman from Nicholas County, a 76-year-old man from Putnam County, an 85-year-old woman from Kanawha County, an 80-year-old woman from Kanawha County and a 98-year-old woman from Raleigh County.

Updates from the department are now weekly on Wednesday mornings. The federal pandemic emergencies ended in May.

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

To find a vaccine, go to vaccines.gov, vaccinate.wv.gov or call 1-833-734-0965.

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