Officials are asking for 24-7 coronavirus testing. Charlston Mayor Goodwin says getting a response from the state health lab has been difficult because the lab is only staffed between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., and limited hours on the weekend.
Charleston and Kanawha County officials are asking Governor Justice for a mandatory stay in place order. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin says staying home is critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
A judicial branch employee tested positive for the coronavirus, and state health officials have developed a screening protocol that requires a temperature check before entering the judicial building. The Kanawha County Clerk’s Office announced that it will only conduct business by telephone or email.
Kanawha County Schools is discontinuing its bagged meal service for students. The school district says it’s concerned about the health and safety of employees and volunteers, and is exploring other ways to feed students.
Governor Justice will hold a news conference later this morning to address the state’s response to the coronavirus. He’s waiting on recommendations from the medical community and federal government before he considers taking more stringent action.
The number of COVID-19 cases in West Virginia is on the rise. There are four new cases in the state. Two of those cases are in Kanawha County, bringing the statewide total to 16 positive cases. Nearly five-hundred people have been tested.
The Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority announced Sunday night it will be closed, effective immediately. The closure is a result of the growing coronavirus pandemic and was made for the protection of employees, according to a news release. The Solid Waste Authority is the central resource for waste reduction in the county through recycling. The … Read more
Kanawha County Schools announced Sunday evening that it is halting its bagged meal service for students until a new arrangement can be made. The school system said the decision was made under the governor’s direction for everyone to stay home due to the coronavirus.
Charleston and Kanawha County officials asked the state’s governor for a mandatory stay-in-place Sunday night. Multiple Kanawha County commissioners along with Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin sent to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Sunday saying sSocial distancing and staying home have proven to be critical in stopping the spread of this virus. They said putting this … Read more
Governor Justice says trout stocking will go on as planned, despite calls to halt the program. Some are concerned that hundreds of anglers will be drawn to a handful of streams. The Governor says DNR’s fish hatcheries would be over capacity if the fish continue to grow and aren’t released. There will be some changes, … Read more