WV and National Disaster News - April 1, 2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

COVID

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for April 1, 2022 (WVDHHR) - There have been four deaths reported since the last report (3/31/22), with a total of 6,835 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are currently 376 active COVID-19 cases statewide. See detailed stats.

• Number of active COVID cases in W.Va. sees slight bump (The Herald-Dispatch)
• West Virginia officials issue pandemic update (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
• AUDIO: Justice Talks WV’s State of Emergency (WCBC-Radio)

WEATHER

• McDowell County brush fires contained, officials monitoring (WVVA-TV)

OTHER

• Mon Health And CAMC Announce Merger (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• WSAZ Investigates | DEP spokesperson responds to Cancer-Causing Chemicals investigation (WSAZ-TV)

NATIONAL NEWS

COVID

• They were Covid-19 success stories – then they saw massive outbreaks. These charts show what’s really going on (CNN)
• Expert calls San Mateo County's report on massive $10 million PPE mistake 'terrible' (ABC7 News)
• Millions of people could lose health insurance coverage when the COVID-19 emergency ends (USA Today)
• Canada's travel rules change today. Here's what you need to know (CBC)

• Severe Weather Outbreak: Two Dead, Dozens of Reports of Storm Damage Across South (The Weather Channel)
• Rinse and repeat: Southern US to face more volatile weather (AccuWeather)
• Severe Storms Bring Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, Tornado Warning To Delaware Valley (Yahoo News)
• Sea Level Rise Could Significantly Affect Property Insurance (Insurance Newsnet)