CHARLESTON — The outbreak of COVID-19 at a state prison in Randolph County at the end of May has largely subsided and testing at all state prisons and jails has come up with few positive cases, but churches continue to raise red flags for small outbreaks. Gov. Jim Justice urged ...
CHARLESTON — Small outbreaks of the coronavirus at several churches in West Virginia were caught early by local and state health officials, with Gov. Jim Justice urging people to wear masks and continue to follow social distance guidelines. Over the weekend, the state Department of Health and Human Resources identified five churches that saw coronavirus outbreaks. Justice, speaking Monday during a COVID-19 briefing at the State Capitol, confirmed that one of those churches was Graystone Baptist Church in Greenbrier County. DHHR did not identify the other churches. “Graystone ...
WEIRTON — Although it won’t be able to meet in person this year, the WVU Extension Service’s annual Energy Express program continues to work to combat the “summer slide” for youth in Hancock and Brooke counties. Formed by West Virginia University in 1994, and active in Hancock and ...
Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Cancer Dietary Initiative has canceled its annual fundraiser golf scramble that had been scheduled for June 26 at Red Oaks Golf Course. ¯ Cadiz’s annual fireworks display has been canceled. ¯ The 74th-annual Weirton Steel Corp. 25-Year Club picnic set for July 18 has been canceled. ¯ A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center has canceled what would have been its rescheduled casino night fundraiser on July 18 at the ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause serious side effects. The Food and Drug Administration said the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are unlikely to be effective in treating the coronavirus. Citing reports of heart complications, the FDA said the drugs’ unproven benefits “do not outweigh the known and potential risks.” The decades-old drugs, also prescribed for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can ...
To some, the beginning of summer means trips to the beach. Yet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there had been questions as to whether those beaches would be open for people to enjoy after nearly three months of stay-at-home orders. As mid-June approaches, the answer as to whether ...
