West Virginia reports first coronavirus death
CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia has reported the state’s first death linked to the new coronavirus pandemic.
The fatality involved an 88-year-old woman from Marion County, the Department of Health and Human Resources said in a news release. The statement said no further details would be released.
“We extend our sincere condolences to this family,” DHHR Secretary Bill J. Crouch said in the statement.
West Virginia was the last U.S. state to report a confirmed case on March 17.
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