CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice and state health officials echoed concerns from federal officials about the spread of the novel coronavirus into rural areas as counties on the southern border are seeing hotspots. “The biggest concern and worry that I have at this moment is the migration of ...
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Report for America/Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine issued a health order Tuesday requiring masks for children returning to in-person classes this fall. The governor pleaded with concerned parents and educators across the state to abide by the ...
By PHIL MARCELO, CARLA K. JOHNSON and LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Fourth of July gatherings, graduation parties, no-mask weddings, crowded bars — there are reasons the U.S. has racked up more than 155,000 coronavirus deaths, by far the most of any country, and is fast ...
MOUNDSVILLE — After months of daily increases in positive coronavirus cases, Marshall County experienced its first COVID-19 related death after a 73-year-old resident died Sunday night. The man, who was not identified during a small press conference Monday, was described as being in good ...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s two U.S. senators hope their colleagues in Congress and the White House can quickly come to a deal on the next trillion-dollar aid package for COVID-19 health and economic issues. U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican, and Joe Manchin, a Democrat, ...
WHEELING — Delegate Erikka Storch says many local businesses want to be open for customers, but they are being hindered by a lack of employees who are finding it more lucrative to stay home and collect unemployment benefits. It is just one issue Congress is considering as they discuss the next round of economic stimulus initiatives to assist Americans financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Legislation already passed provided those losing jobs a $600 weekly payment in addition to the unemployment compensation they typically would receive, and increased the number of weeks ...
