Gov. Jim Justice is outlining what hospitals must do to restart elective medical procedures. The earliest hospitals will be able to restart elective medical procedures would be Tuesday, April 28, and that’s if hospitals have a plan in place to safely phase-in procedures based on clinical judgement, while following CDC guidelines. They must also have … Read more
A 30-year-old man and three children died in a house fire in Huntington. When firefighters arrived, ammunition in the home began exploding, hampering efforts to put out the fire. The blaze has been ruled accidental.
Governor Justice says he expects to make an announcement soon about reopening schools. He’s meeting with school official to discuss what the next steps will be. Justice would like kids to return to the classroom before the school year is over, but he says it won’t be done at the expense of safety.
Governor Jim Justice says West Virginia will take “baby steps” to restart the economy. Justice says that coronavirus testing is a key component to ease social distancing. The first step will be to allow medical providers to resume elective surgeries. They can begin applying next week.
A man was shot in the leg in a shootout on the West Side. Someone inside a blue SUV fired at two men on the street, and they returned fire. The SUV took off, and one man fled on foot. The victim is suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the foot on Central Avenue. She’s expected to be okay. No arrests have been made.
Coronavirus testing at Kanawha County nursing homes and long term care facilities should be completed by Friday Governor Justice ordered the testing of all nursing homes in the state.
Two more people in West Virginia have died from COVID-19, bringing the state’s death toll to 26. More than 900 people have tested positive for the virus.
Mayor Amy Goodwin is asking for hero pay for front-line workers. The Kanawha County Commission will discuss giving the City of Charleston 100-thousand-dollars for first responders. Goodwin asked the City Council to match those funds with an additional 100-thousand-dollars.
COVID-19 in West Virginia is not just targeting one age group. Statistics show the positive virus cases include younger people and seniors. The state Department of Health and Human Resources reported Monday morning that of the 890 people who tested positive for the virus, 22% are 70 years old or older. About 18% are ages … Read more