WV and National Disaster News - May 9, 2022

5/9/2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

COVID

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for May 9, 2022 (WV DHHR) - There are currently 1,343 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been two deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,882 deaths attributed to COVID-19. See detailed stats.

More than 6,400 West Virginians got first COVID shot in the past month (WCBC Charleston)

WEATHER

Flooding across the state has left some Roane County locals worried about future storms (WCHS Charleston)

NWS: Cabell County hit the hardest with high water (MetroNews)

Public Works crews to begin hauling away debris from Friday flood (The Herald-Dispatch)

NATIONAL NEWS

COVID

Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses (NPR)

New York Governor tests positive for COVID-19 (US News)

Scientists investigate perplexing viral rebound in covid-19 cases (ABC News)

Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses (NPR)

WEATHER