WV and National Disaster News - August 24, 2021

8/24/2021

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WEST VIRGINIA

Government

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for August 24, 2021 (WVDHHR) - DHHR has confirmed the death of a 42-year old male from Berkeley County. “Each life lost to this disease is a tragedy," said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “We send our sympathy to this family and encourage all West Virginians ages 12 and older to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine."

LOCAL

How prepared is West Virginia for the next natural disaster? (WOWKTV)

WV Groups Gather to Discuss Climate Change Risks, Strategies (PNS)

WVa's largest private employer issues worker vaccine mandate (The Associated Press)

Justice says current COVID path could lead to masks, virtual school (MetroNews-Radio)

W.Va. Officials Say 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases On The Rise (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

West Virginia University releases statement on FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine, updates online COVID-19 testing dashboard (The Fairmont Times)

Some West Virginians are getting poisoned by medicine meant for horses (WCHS-TV)

National

COVID

Hospitalizations, ICU patients hit record, FEMA, National Guard to help hospitals (WTVQ)

Pfizer becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval (BBC)