WV and National Disaster News - November 17, 2021

11/17/2021

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WEST VIRGINIA

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WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for November 17, 2021 (WV DHHR) - There have been 22 deaths reported since the last report (yesterday 11-16-21), with a total of 4,698 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 69-year old male from Putnam County, a 49-year old male from Randolph County, a 92-year old male from Barbour County, a 52-year old male from Lincoln County, a 92-year old female from Greenbrier County, a 62-year old male from Hancock County, a 77-year old male from Kanawha County, a 63-year old male from Monongalia County, a 70-year old male from Brooke County, a 69-year old female from Marion County, a 75-year old male from Taylor County, a 70-year old female from Clay County, a 48-year old male from Harrison County, a 73-year old male from Marion County, a 64-year old male from Wood County, a 90-year old female from Raleigh County, a 34-year old female from Mason County, a 79-year old male from Kanawha County, a 94-year old female from Marion County, a 75-year old male from Summers County, a 68-year old female from Hampshire County, and a 73-year old male from Preston County.

“Sadly, we have lost 22 more West Virginians,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “Each loss is a heartbreak to a family and to our state. I urge you to choose vaccination for the protection of your family, neighbors and friends.”

LOCAL

West Virginia officials encourage vaccinations, boosters ahead of potential winter COVID surge (The State Journal)

Mercer County school wins #IGotVaxxed competition (WVNS-TV)

Wet to wintry Thursday in store (WBOY-TV)

West Virginia state auditor tracking infrastructure dollars flowing through localities (WDVM-TV)

The vaccine tore her family apart. Could a death bring them back together? (The Washington Post - have to sign in)

NATIONAL NEWS

WEATHER

State of emergency declared as flood waters linger in northern Washington (Fox News) Also see Associated Press

Record-breaking rain leaves 1 dead, numerous missing (AccuWeather)

Wind-stoked wildfire causes death in Wyoming, evacuations (Associated Press)

Wildfire threatens Estes Park in Colorado (Washington Examiner)