WV and National Disaster News - March 31, 2022

3/31/2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

COVID

WV Daily COVID Update and Stats for March 31, 2022 (WV DHHR) - There have been eight deaths reported since the last report (3/30/2022), with a total of 6,831 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are currently 357 active COVID-19 cases statewide. For more info, see detailed stats.

Kanawha health leader sees endemic in sight with COVID-19 (MetroNews-Radio)

FEMA has supplied about $15M in COVID funeral assistance funds in West Virginia (WV News)

WEATHER

Low humidity, high temperatures and winds increase fire danger in Tri-State region (WCHS-TV)

Crews from 3 states battle brush fire (WSAZ-TV)

Firefighters battle multiple structure and brush fires in Lincoln County in strong winds (WCHS-TV)

Putnam County fire aided by heavy winds (MetroNews-Radio)

Multiple brush fires reported in McDowell County (WVVA-TV)

OTHER

National Park Service Plans Fire to Maintain Habitat in New River Gorge (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

Upshur County faces firefighter shortage (WBOY-TV)

Endo, maker of Opana, agrees to lump sum settlement with state (MetroNews-Radio)