WV and National Disaster News - December 14, 2021

12/14/2021

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WEST VIRGINIA

Government

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for December 14, 2021 (WV DHHR) - There have been seven deaths reported since the last report (yesterday on 12/13/21), with a total of 5,114 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 72-year old female from Mercer County, an 82-year old female from Wood County, a 63-year old male from Fayette County, a 94-year old female from Mineral County, and a 57-year old female from Harrison County.

Included in the total deaths reported on the dashboard as a result of the Bureau for Public Health’s continuing data reconciliation with the official death certificate are a 79-year old female from Logan County and a 78-year old female from Greenbrier County. These deaths occurred in November 2021.

“We join the families in mourning the passing of these West Virginians and encourage vaccination to prevent further loss of life,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary.

Local

West Virginia officials prepare for winter surge of COVID (The Exponent Telegram)

Justice Comments on Winter COVID Concerns (WCBC-Radio)

Wheeling first responders on the ground in Kentucky helping with tornado response (MetroNews-Radio)

Probe of flood program is revealed, but many questions remain (MetroNews-Radio)

Feds investigated WV program charged with overseeing flood recovery efforts (The Herald-Dispatch)

nATIONAL NEWS

COVID

29 Percent of U.S. COVID Deaths Occurred After Vaccines Were Open to All Adults (Newsweek)

WEATHER

Thousands Are Without Heat and Water in Kentucky After Tornadoes Kill Dozens (Time)