WV and National Disaster News - February 25, 2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

COVID

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for February 25, 2022 (WV DHHR) - there are currently 3,339 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,308 deaths attributed to COVID-19. For detailed stats, click here.

• DHHR reports 38 more COVID-19-related deaths in W.Va.; active cases decline (WCHS-TV)
• Health panel moves mask mandate ban and bill requiring employers to accept natural immunity (Metro News-Radio)
• Marshall County schools no longer require face-coverings (WTRF-TV)
• W.Va. Researchers Conducting 4-Year Study On Long COVID-19  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

WEATHER

• Wintry weather and flood threats through the end of the workweek for north central West Virginia (WBOY-TV)
• Poor drainage areas across Southeastern OH and Northern WV could see flooding (WTRF-TV)
• UPDATE: Flood watch issued for multiple counties in Eyewitness News viewing region (WCHS-TV)

NATIONAL NEWS

COVID

• CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday (WBAL11 Baltimore)
• CDC says waiting longer between COVID vaccine doses could reduce myocarditis risk (NBC News)
• CDC relaunching Covid tracker with an eye on eased mandates (Politico)
• Most Americans won't be advised to wear masks under new CDC guidance (USA Today)
• The White House Is Mulling a New Pandemic Strategy (The NY Times)
• CDC warns US travelers to avoid nearly 60% of international destinations due to COVID-19 (USA Today)

WEATHER

• Winter Storm Oaklee Spreading Snow and Ice into the Northeast (The Weather Channel) Also see: AccuWeather 
• FEMA warns of importance of flood insurance near burn scars (KOLO TV - Nevada) - FEMA is urging people who live near burn scars to look into getting flood insurance.
• Less than 100 days from hurricane season, FEMA to close remaining 2 Ida recovery center (WGNO Baton Rouge)
• New Interagency Report highlights alarming sea level rise predictions for all US Coastlines (USGS) Also see: Interagency Sea Level Rise Scenario Tool  - it provides sea level rise information for all U.S. coastal states and territories out to the year 2150.​